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JLab GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds 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 GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
67
82
Sound
6.6
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
8.5
8.8
Calls
4.3
6.5
Value
7.8
9.4
Price (USD)
$27
$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 GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds2021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsGO Air POP True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing.

Specifications

GO Air POP True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$37
HearWiki score
67
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
6 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
6 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
16 Ω
-
Sensitivity
103 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
8 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
32 h
55 h
Full charge time
132 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
-
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
3.7 g
4.5 g
Case weight
27.5 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
-
Yes
Microphones
2
6

What reviewers said

JLab GO Air POP True Wireless Earbuds

The JLab GO Air POP earbuds are a budget-friendly wireless option that deliver long battery life and a solid feature set for the price. They offer a comfortable fit, Bluetooth 5.1 with AAC and SBC codecs, and a bass-heavy sound signature out of the box, though they lack active noise cancellation and app support. Overall, they are a competent choice for listeners prioritizing value and endurance over premium features.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with 32 hours total including case
  • Pro:Very affordable price point for wireless earbuds
  • Pro:Comfortable and lightweight design at just 3.7 grams per bud
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Default EQ is bass-heavy, requiring manual adjustment
  • Con:Call quality is below average due to microphone performance

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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