Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.

True Wireless

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

83Outstanding

$85

Full review data

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 leads on 4 of 7 measures.

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.8

7.4

Noise cancelling

8.6

7.8

Battery

6.2

7.1

Calls

7.4

7.6

Value

9.4

Price (USD)

$85

$49

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?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2024. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 brings ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid, while the Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2 answers with Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IP55.

Elite 10 Gen 22024
CMF Buds Pro 22024

What differsElite 10 Gen 2CMF Buds Pro 2

Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Adaptive; Hybrid
Wireless charging: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP57; IP55

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

Specifications

Elite 10 Gen 2CMF Buds Pro 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $85; $49
HearWiki score: 83; 80
Released: 2024; 2024
Availability: Still sold new; Still sold new
Driver: 10 mm dynamic; 2× 11 mm driver
Driver type: dynamic; hybrid
Driver size: 10 mm; 11 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 120 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 11 h
Battery life (ANC on): 6 h; 6.5 h
Battery incl. case: 36 h; 43 h
Full charge time: -; 70 min
Quick charge: -; 10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging: Yes; 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; both
Voice assistant: -; ChatGPT
Weight: 11 g; 4.9 g
Case weight: 46.6 g; 46 g
Water resistance: IP57; IP55
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Model code: -; B0D83J6JJ9
Microphones: 6; 6
Call noise reduction: -; Yes

Specification comparison of Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2
Spec	Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2	Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$85	$49
HearWiki score	83 / 100 Outstanding	80 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2024
Audio
Driver	10 mm dynamic	2× 11 mm driver
Driver type	dynamic	hybrid
Driver size	10 mm	11 mm
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	120 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	11 h
Battery life (ANC on)	6 h	6.5 h
Battery incl. case	36 h	43 h
Full charge time	-	70 min
Quick charge	-	10 min → 7 h
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Features
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	both
Voice assistant	-	ChatGPT
Design
Weight	11 g	4.9 g
Case weight	46.6 g	46 g
Water resistance	IP57	IP55
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Model code	-	B0D83J6JJ9
Calls
Microphones	6	6
Call noise reduction	-	Yes

What reviewers said

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.

Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching

Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve

Nothing CMF Buds Pro 2

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that punch above their price class with hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and a dual-driver setup. They offer a comfortable, IP55-rated build with multipoint connectivity and a lengthy total battery life, making them a practical pick for everyday and active use. While their sound and noise cancellation are respectable for the price, some reviewers note fit and control quirks that may matter to some users.

Pro:Excellent value with LDAC and hybrid ANC
Pro:Dual-driver design for detailed audio
Pro:IP55 water resistance for workouts

Con:ANC performance is not class-leading
Con:Fit may be inconsistent for some ears
Con:Case dial can be fiddly to use

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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