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JLab GO Sport+ 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 Sport+ True Wireless Earbuds
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
74
82
Sound
6.1
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
7.6
8.8
Calls
5.8
6.5
Value
9.1
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 Sport+ True Wireless Earbuds (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Wear detection.

  • GO Sport+ True Wireless Earbuds2024
  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
What differsGO Sport+ True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

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

Specifications

GO Sport+ True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$37
HearWiki score
74
82
Released
2024
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
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
200 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
9 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
35 h
55 h
Full charge time
132 min
93 min
Quick charge
10 min → 1 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
-
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
13.1 g
4.5 g
Case weight
45.8 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
2
6
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
1-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab GO Sport+ True Wireless Earbuds

The JLab GO Sport+ True Wireless Earbuds are a budget-friendly option designed with a secure ear-hook fit for active use. They offer a balanced sound profile, solid battery life, and basic water resistance, making them a practical choice for workouts without premium features like active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Secure ear-hook design for workouts
  • Pro:Long battery life with charging case
  • Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

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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