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Haylou Flowbuds N50 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.

  • Haylou Flowbuds N50
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
6.3
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.2
7.8
Battery
6.8
8.8
Calls
6.0
6.5
Value
8.1
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

Haylou Flowbuds N50 (2026) against Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). The Haylou Flowbuds N50 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • Flowbuds N5020261 yr newer
  • CMF Buds 22025
What differsFlowbuds N50CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX5
IP55

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Flowbuds N50CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
73
82
Released
2026
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
12.4 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12.4 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
6.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
65 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
-
10 m
Battery life
21 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
32 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
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX5
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou Flowbuds N50

The Haylou Flowbuds N50 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that pack a surprisingly modern feature set, including adaptive ANC, LDAC support, Bluetooth 6.0, and multipoint pairing. They offer a comfortable fit and long battery life, though their sound quality and call performance are competent rather than exceptional, with wind handling being a noticeable weak spot. Overall, they deliver solid value for the price without standing out in a crowded market.

  • Pro:Comfortable fit for extended wear
  • Pro:Strong feature set for the price, including LDAC and adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Con:Sound quality is average, not standout
  • Con:Wind noise handling is below par
  • Con:ANC performance is decent but not class-leading

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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