Anker Soundcore Life P2 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.

True Wireless

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.

Anker Soundcore Life P2
Nothing CMF Buds 2

HearWiki score

Sound

6.2

7.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

6.3

8.8

Calls

5.0

6.5

Value

9.4

Price (USD)

$33

$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 Anker Soundcore Life P2 (2019). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Life P2 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. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

Soundcore Life P22019
CMF Buds 220256 yr newer

What differsSoundcore Life P2CMF Buds 2

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; AAC
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Soundcore Life P2CMF Buds 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $33; $37
HearWiki score: 64; 82
Released: 2019; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; 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
Impedance: 16 Ω; -
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: 7 h; 13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 7.5 h
Battery incl. case: 40 h; 55 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 93 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 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: Yes; Yes
Weight: 5.5 g; 4.5 g
Case weight: -; 41.5 g
Water resistance: IPX7; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: A3919; -
Microphones: 4; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: cVc 8.0; -

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore Life P2 vs Nothing CMF Buds 2
Spec	Anker Soundcore Life P2	Nothing CMF Buds 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$33	$37
HearWiki score	64 / 100 Good	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2019	2025
Audio
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
Impedance	16 Ω	-
Wireless
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
Battery life	7 h	13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	7.5 h
Battery incl. case	40 h	55 h
Full charge time	120 min	93 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
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	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	5.5 g	4.5 g
Case weight	-	41.5 g
Water resistance	IPX7	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	A3919	-
Calls
Microphones	4	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	cVc 8.0	-

What reviewers said

Anker Soundcore Life P2

The Anker Soundcore Life P2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that balances solid everyday performance with a comfortable, lightweight fit. It offers strong battery life, IPX7 water resistance, and reliable call quality with four mics, though its sound signature is unremarkable and the charging case feels a bit plasticky. Overall, it's a dependable all-rounder for the price rather than a standout in audio fidelity.

Pro:Excellent battery life (7 hours per charge, 40 with case)
Pro:IPX7 waterproof rating for heavy sweat or rain
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for extended wear

Con:Sound quality is average and lacks detail or excitement
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Charging case feels cheap and bulky

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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