True Wireless
CMF Buds 2
78Great
$46
Full review dataCMF Buds 2 vs Soundcore Liberty Air: 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
Soundcore Liberty Air
68Good
$26
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
Soundcore Liberty Air
Sound7.0
Battery6.0
Calls6.0
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | CMF Buds 2 | Soundcore Liberty Air |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $46 | $26 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2025 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | Graphene Drivers |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ω |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | 10 m | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 13.5 h | 5 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 | none |
| Transparency mode | Yes | No |
| Companion app | Yes | No |
| Custom EQ | Yes | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 50.5 g | 55 g |
| Case weight | 41.5 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
| USB-C | Yes | No |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | - | noise-cancelling microphones |
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
Soundcore Liberty Air
These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds offer a comfortable, lightweight fit with punchy graphene drivers and solid battery life for the price. They handle everyday audio well, though they don't stand out in a crowded market and have some limitations in connectivity and controls.
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Good sound quality for the price
- Pro:Decent battery life with charging case
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Controls and connectivity can be finicky
- Con:Distortion at higher volumes
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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