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Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
80
82
Sound
7.2
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.5
7.8
Battery
9.8
8.8
Calls
7.0
6.5
Value
8.9
9.4
Price (USD)
$27
$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 MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. It also adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX6.

  • Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds2024
  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
What differsBowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX6
IP55

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$37
HearWiki score
80
82
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
38 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
140 h
55 h
Full charge time
180 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
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX6
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
NGTW360001
-
Microphones
4
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie MA10 TWS Wireless Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie MA10 are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that stand out for their massive battery life and robust feature set, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, and Bluetooth multipoint. While they come with a bulky charging case and a somewhat awkward control scheme, their strong noise cancellation and customizable sound make them a solid value for the price.

  • Pro:Huge total battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint support
  • Con:Bulky and cumbersome charging case
  • Con:Touch controls can be awkward to use
  • Con:Call quality is only clear in quiet environments

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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