Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119 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.

True Wireless

Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119

46Weak

$35

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True Wireless

Nothing CMF Buds 2

82Outstanding

$37

Full review data

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119
Nothing CMF Buds 2

HearWiki score

Sound

5.0

7.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

3.3

8.8

Calls

6.7

6.5

Value

3.8

9.4

Price (USD)

$35

$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 Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119 brings Top codec aptX against AAC, while the Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers with Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

BW-FYE8/ Syllable S1192020
CMF Buds 220255 yr newer

What differsBW-FYE8/ Syllable S119CMF Buds 2

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Top codec: aptX; AAC
ANC type: None; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119CMF Buds 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $35; $37
HearWiki score: 46; 82
Released: 2020; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 6 mm dynamic; 11 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 6 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 16 Ω; -
Sensitivity: 97 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Latency: -; 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: 18 h; 55 h
Full charge time: 120 min; 93 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; hybrid
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 4 g; 4.5 g
Case weight: 70 g; 41.5 g
Water resistance: IPX5; IP55
Detachable cable: No; -
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 2; 6
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: cVc 8.0; -

Specification comparison of Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119 vs Nothing CMF Buds 2
Spec	Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119	Nothing CMF Buds 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$35	$37
HearWiki score	46 / 100 Weak	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2020	2025
Audio
Driver	6 mm dynamic	11 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	6 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	16 Ω	-
Sensitivity	97 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	110 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	18 h	55 h
Full charge time	120 min	93 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	hybrid
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	4 g	4.5 g
Case weight	70 g	41.5 g
Water resistance	IPX5	IP55
Detachable cable	No	-
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	2	6
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	cVc 8.0	-

What reviewers said

Blitzwolf BW-FYE8/ Syllable S119

The Blitzwolf BW-FYE8, also known as the Syllable S119, is an affordable true wireless earbud pair that prioritizes call quality and a robust design over audio performance. It features a distinctive, durable charging case and offers solid battery life for its price, but its sound signature may not satisfy audiophiles. If you value clear conversations and a reliable build over musical fidelity, these earbuds are a practical choice.

Pro:Good call quality with clear voice transmission
Pro:Unique and sturdy charging case design
Pro:Compact and lightweight earbuds at 4g each

Con:Sound quality is underwhelming and lacks detail
Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
Con:Battery life is modest at 5 hours per charge

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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