True Wireless
CMF Buds 2
78Great
$46
Full review dataCMF Buds 2 vs QCY T7: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the CMF Buds 2 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: CMF Buds 2 - Great overall at around $46.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
CMF Buds 2
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.0
Value9.0
QCY T7
Sound6.0
Battery5.0
Calls6.5
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | CMF Buds 2 | QCY T7 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $46 | $25 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 13 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 102 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13.5 h | 4 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 55 h | 17.5 h |
| Full charge time | 93 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h (ANC off) | - |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | hybrid | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Design | ||
| Case weight | 41.5 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP64 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
What reviewers said
CMF Buds 2
The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly true wireless pair that deliver punchy, bass-forward sound with a lively treble, making them engaging for music lovers. They pack a surprisingly rich feature set for the price, including hybrid ANC, transparency mode, multipoint connectivity, and long battery life, though call quality in noisy settings and limited codec support hold them back slightly. Overall, they're a strong value pick for those prioritizing fun audio and versatile features over premium extras.
- Pro:Punchy, bass-heavy sound with lively treble
- Pro:Excellent battery life with case (55 hours total)
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for the price
- Con:Only AAC and SBC codecs, no LDAC or Hi-Res support
- Con:ANC is decent but not class-leading
- Con:Call quality suffers in loud environments
QCY T7
The QCY T7 offers a budget-friendly half-in-ear design with a clean, engaging sound and decent call quality for its price. It provides around 3.5 hours of playback per charge, with a total of 17.5 hours including the case, making it a practical choice for casual listening. While it lacks advanced features like multipoint or transparency mode, its affordability and comfortable fit make it a solid value option.
- Pro:Clean, engaging audio for the price
- Pro:Comfortable half-in-ear fit
- Pro:Good call quality with dual mics
- Con:Short battery life per charge
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Lacks transparency mode
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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