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Baseus Bowie WM01 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 WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
58
82
Sound
5.3
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.2
8.8
Calls
5.4
6.5
Value
6.5
9.4
Price (USD)
$31
$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 Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.

  • Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds2021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsBowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth EarbudsCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$31
$37
HearWiki score
58
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
-
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
90 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
6

What reviewers said

Baseus Bowie WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds

The Baseus Bowie WM01 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize everyday convenience and portability. They offer a bass-forward sound signature, a compact charging case, and a total battery life of up to 25 hours with the case, making them a practical choice for casual listeners on a tight budget. While they lack active noise cancellation and premium build quality, they provide solid value for the price.

  • Pro:Affordable price point
  • Pro:Compact and portable design
  • Pro:Good battery life with charging case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Weak audio quality in some reviews
  • Con:Finicky touch 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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