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Haylou GT5 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 GT5
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
62
82
Sound
6.8
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.3
8.8
Calls
5.2
6.5
Value
5.2
9.4
Price (USD)
$32
$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 Haylou GT5 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • GT52021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsGT5CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Wear detection.

Specifications

GT5CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$32
$37
HearWiki score
62
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
7.2 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
7.2 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
97 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
65 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
4 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
55 h
Full charge time
120 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
3.9 g
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6

What reviewers said

Haylou GT5

The Haylou GT5 is a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that balances a low price with practical everyday features. It offers a lightweight design, wireless charging, and a low-latency mode for gaming or video, though its sound quality and battery life are competent rather than standout. With Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC support, it's a solid entry-level choice for those seeking basic functionality without extra frills.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Supports wireless charging for convenience
  • Pro:Lightweight at just 3.9g per earbud
  • Con:Battery life is limited to 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Only basic SBC and AAC codec support

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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