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CMF Buds by Nothing vs JLab Go Pods ANC: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the JLab Go Pods ANC comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: JLab Go Pods ANC - Outstanding overall at around $30.

Score breakdown

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

JLab Go Pods ANC leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • CMF Buds by Nothing
  • JLab Go Pods ANC
HearWiki score
72
82
Sound
6.3
7.5
Noise cancelling
7.1
7.1
Battery
6.5
6.6
Calls
7.0
7.1
Value
-
9.8
Price (USD)
$27
$30

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?

Half a step newer

Both shipped in 2024. The JLab Go Pods ANC edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.

  • Buds by Nothing2024
  • Go Pods ANC2024
What differsBuds by NothingGo Pods ANC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Buds by NothingGo Pods ANC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$30
HearWiki score
72
82
Released
2024
2024
Availability
Still sold new
Still sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
10 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
10 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
200 ms
Wireless range
10 m
9 m
Battery life
8 h
-
Battery life (ANC on)
5.6 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
35.5 h
26 h
Full charge time
-
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 6.5 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
-
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.6 g
8.4 g
Case weight
43.7 g
27.6 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
A10600057
-
Microphones
4
4
Microphone type
-
MEMS
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-

What reviewers said

CMF Buds by Nothing

The CMF Buds by Nothing pack hybrid ANC, Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint, and a 12.4 mm dynamic driver into a budget-friendly true wireless design. They offer a bass-forward sound signature and strong feature set for the price, though audio quality may benefit from EQ adjustments and battery life drops noticeably with ANC active. Overall, they are a compelling value pick for bass lovers on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC with transparency mode
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity
  • Con:ANC can feel pressurizing on ears
  • Con:No aptX or LDAC codec support
  • Con:Battery life reduced with ANC on

JLab Go Pods ANC

These budget true wireless earbuds deliver a surprisingly robust feature set for the price, including hybrid active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and multipoint connectivity. Sound leans slightly bass-heavy but remains clear and engaging, while the companion app offers a custom EQ to tailor the audio to your liking. They're a strong value pick, though battery life is shorter than some rivals and call quality has some limitations.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the cost
  • Pro:Useful app with custom EQ
  • Con:Bass-heavy sound may not suit purists
  • Con:Battery life is below average for the class
  • Con:Call quality is mediocre in noisy settings

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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