True Wireless
Haylou X1 2023
61Average
$20
Full review dataHaylou X1 2023 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.
True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataScore 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 X1 2023
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
61
82
Sound
5.9
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.4
8.8
Calls
6.0
6.5
Value
6.4
9.4
Price (USD)
$20
$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 X1 2023 (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.
- X1 20232023
- CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
What differsX1 2023CMF Buds 2
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
X1 2023CMF Buds 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $20
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 61
- 82
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 12 mm dynamic
- 11 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 12 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 110 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 5.5 h
- 13.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- 90 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
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 8.2 g
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- 6
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Haylou X1 2023
The Haylou X1 2023 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that punches above its price with clear, balanced sound and a practical feature set. It offers Bluetooth 5.3, 12mm drivers for solid audio, and a total of 24 hours of playback with the charging case. With touch controls, app-based EQ, and IPX4 water resistance, it’s a dependable pick for everyday listening without breaking the bank.
- Pro:Good value for the price
- Pro:Clear audio with 12mm drivers
- Pro:Long total battery life with case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Single microphone only
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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