True Wireless
MOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 2
73Great
$30
Full review dataMOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 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.
True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing CMF Buds 2 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- MOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 2
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
73
82
Sound
7.4
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.7
7.8
Battery
4.3
8.8
Calls
6.8
6.5
Value
8.7
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
Both shipped in 2025. The MOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4.
- SPACE TRAVEL 22025
- CMF Buds 22025
What differsSPACE TRAVEL 2CMF Buds 2
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
Platform
Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing.
Specifications
SPACE TRAVEL 2CMF Buds 2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 82
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- 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
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 110 ms
- Wireless range
- -
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 7 h
- 13.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 93 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 4 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- -
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- -
- IP55
- USB-C
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- -
- 6
What reviewers said
MOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 2
The MOONDROP SPACE TRAVEL 2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes sound quality and tuning flexibility over premium extras. It delivers accurate, neutral-to-slightly-warm audio with a beryllium-plated dynamic driver, plus active noise cancellation and multipoint Bluetooth at a very accessible price. While its feature set and build remain modest, it's a strong pick for listeners focused on audio performance and customization.
- Pro:Excellent sound accuracy for the price
- Pro:Neutral to warm tuning with EQ flexibility
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Con:Basic build quality and materials
- Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)
- Con:Battery life is modest without the case
Nothing CMF Buds 2
The CMF Buds 2 are a budget-friendly true wireless pair that pack a surprising amount of value, blending solid sound, effective hybrid ANC, and long battery life into a compact design. With dual-device connectivity, an IP55 rating, and customizable touch controls, they offer a feature set that rivals more expensive options. While they lack premium extras like LDAC support, they deliver a well-rounded performance that makes them a compelling pick for most listeners on a budget.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with the case
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Reliable dual-device multipoint connectivity
- Con:SBC and AAC codec support only, no high-res options
- Con:Average latency may not suit competitive gaming
- Con:Build feels less premium compared to pricier rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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