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Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS vs Nothing CMF Buds 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Nothing CMF Buds 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Nothing CMF Buds 2 - Outstanding overall at around $37.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
54
82
Sound
6.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.2
8.8
Calls
6.5
6.5
Value
-
9.4
Price (USD)
$23
$37

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • Prodigy Air TWS2019
  • CMF Buds 220256 yr newer
What differsProdigy Air TWSCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

Prodigy Air TWSCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$23
$37
HearWiki score
54
82
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
92 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
55 h
Full charge time
60 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
2
6

What reviewers said

Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS

The Aiwa Prodigy Air TWS earbuds offer a balanced, mid-focused sound with a detailed and intimate presentation, wrapped in a premium-feeling design. They provide a solid feature set for the price, including Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 water resistance, and up to 32 hours of total battery life with the charging case. While the tuning may not suit every genre, they represent a competent and budget-friendly true wireless option.

  • Pro:Premium look and feel
  • Pro:Balanced, detailed sound
  • Pro:Good total battery life with case
  • Con:Sound tuning not ideal for all genres
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

Nothing CMF Buds 2

The Nothing CMF Buds 2 are an exceptional budget true-wireless option, packing a surprisingly rich feature set for their low price. They deliver engaging sound, robust battery life, and effective hybrid ANC, making them a top-value pick for most listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Strong battery life with ANC off
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Con:Call performance weak in noisy settings
  • Con:ANC and gaming latency not class-leading
  • Con:No wireless charging support

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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