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JLab Go Pop ANC 2 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 Pop ANC 2
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
6.5
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.9
7.8
Battery
7.2
8.8
Calls
6.3
6.5
Value
9.2
9.4
Price (USD)
$30
$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?

Half a step newer

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against JLab Go Pop ANC 2 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Wear detection.

  • Go Pop ANC 22024
  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
What differsGo Pop ANC 2CMF Buds 2

Platform

ANC type
Feed-forward
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

Go Pop ANC 2CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$30
$37
HearWiki score
73
82
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
10 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
-
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
200 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
7.5 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
24 h
55 h
Full charge time
120 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
feedforward
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
4.1 g
4.5 g
Case weight
22 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab Go Pop ANC 2

The JLab Go Pop ANC 2 delivers impressive active noise cancellation and battery life for a budget-friendly price, wrapped in a compact, comfortable design. While sound quality is solid for the cost, it doesn't reach premium levels, and the ANC isn't the strongest on the market. Overall, these earbuds offer excellent value for shoppers on a tight budget.

  • Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
  • Pro:Long battery life with the charging case
  • Pro:Compact and comfortable fit
  • Con:Sound quality is good but not exceptional
  • Con:ANC performance is decent but not top-tier
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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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