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JLab GO Air Sport 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 Sport
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
69
82
Sound
6.2
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.7
8.8
Calls
5.0
6.5
Value
7.6
9.4
Price (USD)
$32
$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 Sport (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and USB-C.

  • GO Air Sport2021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsGO Air SportCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Top codec
SBC
AAC
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes

Level on: Water resistance.

Specifications

GO Air SportCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$32
$37
HearWiki score
69
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
8 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
8 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
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
200 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
-
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
15 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
13.1 g
4.5 g
Case weight
45.8 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
1
6

What reviewers said

JLab GO Air Sport

The JLab GO Air Sport are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds aimed at fitness enthusiasts, featuring a secure ear-hook design and an IP55 rating for sweat and dust resistance. They deliver a bass-forward sound signature with long battery life, making them a solid budget option for workouts, though they lack active noise cancellation and rely on basic SBC codec support. Their lightweight build and reliable Bluetooth 5.1 connection further enhance their value for active users.

  • Pro:Secure and comfortable ear-hook fit
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:Touch controls can be finicky

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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