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Baseus W12 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 W12
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
62
82
Sound
7.1
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.5
8.8
Calls
2.5
6.5
Value
-
9.4
Price (USD)
$25
$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 W12 (2022). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • W122022
  • CMF Buds 220253 yr newer
What differsW12CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

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

Specifications

W12CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$37
HearWiki score
62
82
Released
2022
2025
Availability
Discontinued
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
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
50 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
24 h
55 h
Full charge time
60 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
buttons
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
4 g
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Baseus W12

The Baseus W12 offers a very pleasant, music-focused sound signature that makes it an excellent budget pick for casual listening, but its appeal is tempered by extremely limited on-ear controls and subpar call quality. With a compact, lightweight build and IPX5 resistance, it's a straightforward, comfortable option for those who prioritize pure audio enjoyment over features.

  • Pro:Very pleasant, musical sound for the price
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit (4g per bud)
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Limited physical button controls
  • Con:Poor microphone quality for calls
  • Con:No ANC or transparency mode

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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