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Moondrop Space Travel 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • Moondrop Space Travel
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
75
82
Sound
8.2
7.7
Noise cancelling
6.8
7.8
Battery
5.2
8.8
Calls
5.9
6.5
Value
9.4
9.4
Price (USD)
$33
$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 Space Travel (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • Space Travel2023
  • CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
What differsSpace TravelCMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.4

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

Space TravelCMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$33
$37
HearWiki score
75
82
Released
2023
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
5.3
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
4 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
12 h
55 h
Full charge time
60 min
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
No
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
-
Yes
Weight
4.2 g
4.5 g
Case weight
42.2 g
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX4
IP55
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
6

What reviewers said

Moondrop Space Travel

The Moondrop Space Travel is a budget-friendly TWS earbud that punches above its weight with a clear, balanced, and natural sound signature. It includes hybrid active noise cancellation and Bluetooth 5.3, though its battery life is on the shorter side and peak volume is somewhat limited. Overall, it offers strong value for its modest price point.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality for the price
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC
  • Pro:Comfortable and compact design
  • Con:Short battery life (4 hours per charge)
  • Con:Limited peak volume
  • Con:No wireless charging

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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