True Wireless
CMF Buds 2
78Great
$46
Full review dataCMF Buds 2 vs Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360: 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.
True Wireless
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
68Good
$28
Full review dataScore 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
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
Sound6.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | CMF Buds 2 | Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $46 | $28 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 50Hz-10kHz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 100 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13.5 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 7.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 55 h | 20 h |
| Full charge time | 93 min | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 4 h (ANC off) | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| ANC type | hybrid | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | buttons |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | supported |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 50.5 g | 41 g |
| Case weight | 41.5 g | 37 g |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
| 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
Skullcandy Smokin' Buds® 360
The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds 360 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that focus on practicality and connectivity, offering Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint support, and a sweat-resistant build. They provide around 7 hours of playback per charge and 20 hours total with the case, with quick charging for convenience. While the sound is decent for the price, it lacks refinement, and the absence of app support or EQ customization limits tuning options.
- Pro:Affordable price point
- Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
- Pro:IPX4 sweat and water resistance
- Con:Sound quality is average with boomy bass
- Con:Limited frequency response (50Hz-10kHz)
- Con:No ANC or custom EQ
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