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Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds 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.

  • Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
66
82
Sound
6.5
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
6.0
8.8
Calls
5.5
6.5
Value
7.5
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$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?

Half a step newer

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds2024
  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
What differsBowie E20 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
66
82
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 12 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
58 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
33 h
55 h
Full charge time
90 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
47 g
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A00069700113-00
-
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie E20 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie E20 TWS earbuds deliver solid value at around $30, with punchy bass and a compact design. They include active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint, and IPX5 water resistance, though some premium conveniences are absent. Battery life is decent for the price, offering 6 hours per charge and 33 hours total with the case.

  • Pro:Good bass response for the price
  • Pro:Active noise cancellation included
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)
  • Con:No find-my-buds feature

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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