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Alien Secret QCC010 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 6 of 7 measures.

  • Alien Secret QCC010 TWS
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
52
82
Sound
6.6
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.2
8.8
Calls
3.8
6.5
Value
-
9.4
Price (USD)
$25
$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?

Mixed generations

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Alien Secret QCC010 TWS (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Alien Secret QCC010 TWS brings Top codec aptX against AAC, while the Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • Secret QCC010 TWS2020
  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
What differsSecret QCC010 TWSCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Top codec
aptX
AAC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Secret QCC010 TWSCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$37
HearWiki score
52
82
Released
2020
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6.2 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6.2 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
15 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
102 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
80 h
55 h
Full charge time
90 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.3 g
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6

What reviewers said

Alien Secret QCC010 TWS

The Alien Secret QCC010 TWS offers exceptional battery life and a lively, airy sound signature at a very budget-friendly price. With a comfortable fit, wireless charging, and aptX support, it's a strong pick for those prioritizing long runtime and open sound over advanced features like noise cancellation. Some quality inconsistencies exist across units, but overall it delivers impressive value for the cost.

  • Pro:Outstanding battery life with case
  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Lively and airy sound signature
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Build quality can be inconsistent
  • Con:Physical buttons may be less convenient

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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