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Havit TW984 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Havit TW984
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
71
82
Sound
6.8
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.2
7.8
Battery
6.5
8.8
Calls
6.5
6.5
Value
8.0
9.4
Price (USD)
$19
$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?

Half a step newer

Havit TW984 (2026) against Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). The Havit TW984 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • TW98420261 yr newer
  • CMF Buds 22025
What differsTW984CMF Buds 2

Platform

ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes

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

Specifications

TW984CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$19
$37
HearWiki score
71
82
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
2× 10 mm driver
11 mm driver
Driver type
-
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
55 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6.5 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5.5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
55 h
Full charge time
120 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
34.1 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
-
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Havit TW984

The Havit TW984 are budget true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a compact, touch-controlled design. They offer Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, AAC and SBC codec support, and a total battery life of 24 hours with the charging case. The included app allows for EQ adjustments, while four microphones help with call clarity.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4
  • Pro:App-based custom EQ
  • Con:No wireless charging
  • Con:No transparency mode
  • Con:Average battery life with ANC on

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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