
Muzili ET2 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.
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.
- Muzili ET2
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
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?
Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Muzili ET2 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.
- ET22020
- CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- ANC type
- None
- Hybrid
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $30
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 40
- 82
- Released
- 2020
- 2025
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2× 7 mm dynamic
- 11 mm driver
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 7 mm
- 11 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- -
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- Yes
- Latency
- -
- 110 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 6.5 h
- 13.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 7.5 h
- Battery incl. case
- 30 h
- 55 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- 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
- buttons
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- Yes
- Weight
- 4 g
- 4.5 g
- Case weight
- -
- 41.5 g
- Water resistance
- IPX5
- IP55
- USB-C
- No
- Yes
- Microphones
- 1
- 6
What reviewers said
Muzili ET2
The Muzili ET2 is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that prioritizes a relaxed, balanced sound signature over flashy design. Its main drawback is a bulky charging case, but for listeners seeking a mellow and even audio profile at a low price, it's a solid pick.
- Pro:Laidback, balanced sound
- Pro:Budget-friendly price
- Pro:Compact earbud weight
- Con:Large charging case
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No USB-C 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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