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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.

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.

  • JLab Fit Sport 2 Wireless
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
63
82
Sound
6.0
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
5.5
8.8
Calls
5.0
6.5
Value
7.0
9.4
Price (USD)
$29
$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 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
What differsFit Sport 2 WirelessCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
5.4
Top codec
SBC
AAC

Level on: Water resistance.

Specifications

Fit Sport 2 WirelessCMF Buds 2
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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