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Anomoibuds Capsule 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.

  • Anomoibuds Capsule TWS
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
46
82
Sound
5.7
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
2.8
8.8
Calls
3.0
6.5
Value
-
9.4
Price (USD)
$20
$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 Anomoibuds Capsule 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.

  • Capsule TWS2019
  • CMF Buds 220256 yr newer
What differsCapsule 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
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

Capsule TWSCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$20
$37
HearWiki score
46
82
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
90 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
3 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
12 h
55 h
Full charge time
-
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
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
No
Yes
Model code
IP010-A
-
Microphones
1
6

What reviewers said

Anomoibuds Capsule TWS

The Anomoibuds Capsule TWS are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that deliver a lively, full-bodied sound and reliable audio-video alignment on iPhones. Their tiny charging case makes them extremely easy to carry, and they offer solid performance for the price, though they lack premium features.

  • Pro:Engaging, full sound quality
  • Pro:Perfect video sync on iPhone
  • Pro:Very compact charging case
  • Con:Only 3 hours of playtime per charge
  • Con:No app support or EQ
  • Con:Basic button controls

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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