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Mpow M13 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.

  • Mpow M13
  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
HearWiki score
57
82
Sound
5.2
7.7
Noise cancelling
-
7.8
Battery
4.6
8.8
Calls
3.8
6.5
Value
5.8
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 Mpow M13 (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • M132021
  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
What differsM13CMF Buds 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
ANC type
None
Hybrid

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

M13CMF Buds 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$27
$37
HearWiki score
57
82
Released
2021
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
dynamic
11 mm driver
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
-
11 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.1
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
Yes
Latency
-
110 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
7 h
13.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
-
7.5 h
Battery incl. case
28 h
55 h
Full charge time
-
93 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
No
Yes
ANC type
-
hybrid
Transparency mode
-
Yes
Companion app
-
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
-
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Google Assistant, Siri
Yes
Weight
8 g
4.5 g
Case weight
-
41.5 g
Water resistance
IPX8
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
-
6

What reviewers said

Mpow M13

The Mpow M13 are budget true wireless earbuds that combine a very high IPX8 water resistance rating with practical extras like wireless charging and USB-C. They deliver a smooth, casual-friendly sound for the price, with touch controls and voice assistant support, though they lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

  • Pro:Very high IPX8 water resistance
  • Pro:Wireless charging support
  • Pro:Smooth, pleasant sound for the price
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 7 hours per charge

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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