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JLab GO Air TONES 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 TONES
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
67
82
Sound
6.3
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.7
8.8
Calls
4.3
6.5
Value
6.5
9.4
Price (USD)
$25
$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 TONES (2022). 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 Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection and Companion app.

  • GO Air TONES2022
  • CMF Buds 220253 yr newer
What differsGO Air TONESCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
USB-C
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, Custom EQ.

Specifications

GO Air TONESCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$25
$37
HearWiki score
67
82
Released
2022
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
No
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
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
8.2 g
4.5 g
Case weight
28.1 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
USB-C
No
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab GO Air TONES

The JLab GO Air TONES are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize practicality and value over premium audio performance. They offer a long combined battery life of 32 hours with the charging case, touch controls, and IPX4 water resistance, making them a solid everyday option. With a neutral sound profile and basic features like EQ presets, they cater to casual listeners seeking an affordable, simple experience.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Long total battery life with the case
  • Pro:IPX4 water resistance for workouts
  • Con:Sound lacks strong bass response
  • Con:Touch controls can be unintuitive
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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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