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Havit I93 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.

  • Havit I93
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
40
82
Sound
4.8
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
3.8
8.8
Calls
5.4
6.5
Value
2.5
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 Havit I93 (2019). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • I932019
  • CMF Buds 220256 yr newer
What differsI93CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Top codec.

Specifications

I93CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
40
82
Released
2019
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
-
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
90 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
3.5 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
60 h
55 h
Full charge time
180 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
10.6 g
4.5 g
Case weight
98 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
6
Mic sensitivity
-42 dBV
-

What reviewers said

Havit I93

The Havit I93 is an ultra-affordable true wireless earbud aimed at sports and workouts, offering a secure fit and adequate sound for exercise. It includes IPX5 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC support, and a charging case that extends total playtime to 60 hours, making it a practical budget choice.

  • Pro:Secure, snug fit for workouts
  • Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
  • Pro:Long total battery life with charging case
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Short single-charge battery life
  • Con:No app support or EQ customization

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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