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Moondrop Block 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.

  • Moondrop Block
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
65
82
Sound
6.2
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.5
8.8
Calls
5.0
6.5
Value
8.3
9.4
Price (USD)
$20
$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 Moondrop Block (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Block2024
  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
What differsBlockCMF Buds 2

Platform

ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Water resistance
IP54
IP55

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

BlockCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$20
$37
HearWiki score
65
82
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
13 mm dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
13 mm
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
55 ms
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
6 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
15 h
55 h
Full charge time
60 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
none
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
No
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.1 g
4.5 g
Case weight
35.5 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IP54
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
4
6
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

Moondrop Block

The Moondrop Block are budget-friendly wireless earbuds that revisit the classic flathead design, offering a neutral-warm sound and comfortable fit for long listening sessions. They're best suited for casual or indoor use due to sound leakage and a tricky fit, but deliver solid battery life and low-latency performance for the price.

  • Pro:Comfortable for extended wear
  • Pro:Neutral-warm sound signature
  • Pro:Good battery life for the price
  • Con:Sound leakage due to flathead design
  • Con:Fit may be unstable for some users
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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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