True Wireless
Baseus Bowie M2 Plus
72Good
$34
Full review dataBaseus Bowie M2 Plus vs CMF Buds 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CMF Buds 2 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CMF Buds 2 - Great overall at around $46.
True Wireless
CMF Buds 2
78Great
$46
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Baseus Bowie M2 Plus
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling7.5
Battery6.5
Calls6.5
Value8.5
CMF Buds 2
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Baseus Bowie M2 Plus | CMF Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $34 | $46 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 78 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 33 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Latency | 38 ms | - |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 13.5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 25 h | 55 h |
| Full charge time | 60 min | 93 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 2 h | 10 min = 4 h (ANC off) |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 42.3 g | 50.5 g |
| Case weight | - | 41.5 g |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 6 |
| Call noise reduction | ENC | - |
What reviewers said
Baseus Bowie M2 Plus
The Baseus Bowie M2 Plus delivers impressive hybrid noise cancellation and a comfortable, secure fit for a budget-friendly price. Its companion app provides extensive sound customization, along with useful features like multipoint connectivity and low-latency mode. The primary shortfall is the absence of a battery level display on the charging case, which can make power monitoring inconvenient.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Comfortable and stable fit
- Pro:App-based EQ and touch controls
- Con:No battery percentage on the case
- Con:Average battery life per charge
- Con:Sweat-resistant only, not fully waterproof
CMF Buds 2
The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly true wireless pair that deliver punchy, bass-forward sound with a lively treble, making them engaging for music lovers. They pack a surprisingly rich feature set for the price, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, multipoint connectivity, and long battery life, though call quality in noisy settings and limited codec support hold them back slightly. Overall, they're a strong value pick for those prioritizing fun audio and versatile features over premium extras.
- Pro:Punchy, bass-heavy sound with lively treble
- Pro:Excellent battery life with case (55 hours total)
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for the price
- Con:Only AAC and SBC codecs, no LDAC or Hi-Res support
- Con:ANC is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Call quality suffers in loud environments
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