True Wireless
Edifier X3 TO-U
58Average
$35
Full review dataEdifier X3 TO-U 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
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Edifier X3 TO-U
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
58
82
Sound
6.4
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.5
8.8
Calls
5.6
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 Edifier X3 TO-U (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Edifier X3 TO-U 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.
- X3 TO-U2020
- CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
What differsX3 TO-UCMF Buds 2
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- aptX
- AAC
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
X3 TO-UCMF Buds 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $35
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 58
- 82
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 8 mm dynamic
- 11 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 8 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 24 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 95 dB/mW
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, aptX
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 110 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6 h
- 13.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 93 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 4 g
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- 25 g
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- cVc
- -
What reviewers said
Edifier X3 TO-U
The Edifier X3 TO-U are budget true wireless earbuds that deliver clean, balanced audio with aptX support and a compact, IP55-rated build. They offer about 6 hours of playback per charge and a total of 24 hours with the case, making them a practical everyday option despite lacking active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Clear and balanced sound with aptX support
- Pro:Compact and lightweight design with IP55 water resistance
- Pro:Solid battery life with 24 hours total including the case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Real-world battery life may vary with volume
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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