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FIIL T1 Lite 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.

Score 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.

  • FIIL T1 Lite
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
63
82
Sound
7.3
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.2
8.8
Calls
4.8
6.5
Value
-
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$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?

New platform

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against FIIL T1 Lite (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX7.

  • T1 Lite2020
  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
What differsT1 LiteCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

T1 LiteCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
63
82
Released
2020
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
2-driver hybrid
11 mm driver
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
6.1 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
15 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
95 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.2
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
55 h
Full charge time
50 min
93 min
Quick charge
5 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
4.5 g
Case weight
29 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX7
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
6

What reviewers said

FIIL T1 Lite

The FIIL T1 Lite delivers surprisingly robust audio for a budget-friendly price, making it a standout value pick in the sub-$40 wireless earbud segment. Its dual-driver setup and solid bass response give it a fuller sound than most rivals at this cost, while the IPX7 rating and 32-hour total battery make it practical for daily use. Touch controls, Bluetooth 5.2, and multipoint pairing add modern convenience without pushing the price up.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Strong bass and clear treble
  • Pro:IPX7 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky

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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