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Haylou MoriPod Pro 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 MoriPod Pro
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
64
82
Sound
6.1
7.7
Noise cancelling
5.8
7.8
Battery
5.9
8.8
Calls
6.2
6.5
Value
8.5
9.4
Price (USD)
$25
$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 MoriPod Pro (2021). The Haylou MoriPod Pro is the newer platform here: 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 IPX4.

  • MoriPod Pro2021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsMoriPod ProCMF Buds 2

Platform

Top codec
LDAC
AAC
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

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

Specifications

MoriPod ProCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$37
HearWiki score
64
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
12 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
12 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
60 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
5 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
55 h
Full charge time
90 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 2 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
-
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
HAYLOU Mori Pro
-
Microphones
6
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
AI ENC
-

What reviewers said

Haylou MoriPod Pro

The Haylou MoriPod Pro delivers impressive audio performance for its budget price, with a 12mm dynamic driver and LDAC support ensuring rich detail. It adds adaptive noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint, and touch controls, though battery life takes a hit with ANC engaged. A solid pick for value-focused listeners who prioritize sound over endurance.

  • Pro:Strong sound quality for the price, with LDAC codec support
  • Pro:Adaptive ANC and 6 microphones for clear calls
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC on (5 hours)
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:IPX4 rating only resists light splashes

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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