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Baseus Bowie M2 Plus 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 M2 Plus
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
71
82
Sound
6.5
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.4
7.8
Battery
5.6
8.8
Calls
6.2
6.5
Value
7.2
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?

Mixed generations

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Baseus Bowie M2 Plus (2023). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Baseus Bowie M2 Plus brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2.

  • Bowie M2 Plus2023
  • CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
What differsBowie M2 PlusCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ.

Specifications

Bowie M2 PlusCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
71
82
Released
2023
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
33 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
38 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
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
Wireless charging
Yes
No
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
Yes
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
USB-C
-
Balanced connection
No
-
Microphones
4
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie M2 Plus

The Baseus Bowie M2 Plus delivers impressive value with adaptive noise cancellation, a secure fit, and app-driven EQ adjustments. It supports multipoint connectivity and wireless charging, making it a versatile budget option. Battery life is solid for the price, though the case lacks a battery percentage readout.

  • Pro:Effective adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Comfortable, secure fit for long sessions
  • Pro:App-based sound customization available
  • Con:No battery percentage indicator on case
  • Con:Average battery life per charge
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC)

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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