
JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless 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.
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.
- JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
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?
Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless (2018). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Fit Sport 2 Wireless2018
- CMF Buds 220257 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- SBC
- AAC
Platform
Level on: Water resistance.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $29
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 63
- 82
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm driver
- 11 mm driver
- Driver type
- -
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 110 ms
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 10 h
- 13.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 93 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1 h
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- -
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 15.5 g
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP55
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 6
- Microphone type
- MEMS
- -
What reviewers said
JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless
The JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds designed for workouts, featuring an IP55 rating and a bass-forward sound signature. They offer a claimed 10-hour total playtime with quick charging support, though real-world endurance may vary. With a secure fit and simple controls, they aim to deliver solid performance for active users on a tight budget.
- Pro:IP55 sweat and dust resistance
- Pro:Quick charge provides 1 hour from 10 minutes
- Pro:Compact and lightweight at 15.5g
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:Battery life may fall short of 10-hour claim
- Con:Single microphone limits call quality
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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