JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds vs Nothing CMF Buds 2: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds vs Nothing CMF Buds 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

True Wireless

JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds

Not yet scored

$31

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True Wireless

Nothing CMF Buds 2

82Outstanding

$37

Full review data

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 Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds
Nothing CMF Buds 2

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.8

Calls

6.5

Value

9.4

Price (USD)

$31

$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

The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

Go Tones+ True Wireless EarbudsYear unknown
CMF Buds 22025

What differsGo Tones+ True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Bluetooth: 5.3; 5.4
ANC type: Feed-forward; Hybrid
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55

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

Specifications

Go Tones+ True Wireless EarbudsCMF Buds 2

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $31; $37
HearWiki score: Not scored; 82
Released: -; 2025
Availability: Availability unknown; 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: -; 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: 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: -; Yes
Weight: 7.8 g; 4.5 g
Case weight: -; 41.5 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IP55
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 2; 6
Microphone type: MEMS; -
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: 1-mic ENC; -

Specification comparison of JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds vs Nothing CMF Buds 2
Spec	JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds	Nothing CMF Buds 2
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$31	$37
HearWiki score	Not scored	82 / 100 Outstanding
Released	-	2025
Audio
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	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Latency	-	110 ms
Wireless range	9 m	10 m
Battery
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
Features
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	-	Yes
Design
Weight	7.8 g	4.5 g
Case weight	-	41.5 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IP55
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	2	6
Microphone type	MEMS	-
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	1-mic ENC	-

What reviewers said

JLab Go Tones+ True Wireless Earbuds

The JLab Go Tones+ are true wireless earbuds offering a skin-tone color lineup to blend discreetly with your look, while delivering up to 9 hours per charge and 35 hours total with the case. They include feedforward active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and a built-in USB-C cable in the case for convenient charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, touch controls, and app support for custom EQ, these budget-friendly buds prioritize practicality and comfort.

Pro:Long battery life: 9 hours per charge, 35 with case
Pro:Built-in USB-C cable in the case for easy charging
Pro:Active noise cancellation and transparency mode included

Con:No multipoint connectivity for switching between devices
Con:Feedforward ANC may not block low-frequency noise as effectively
Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC) without higher-end options

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

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