True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds 2 vs OnePlus Buds Z3: 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
OnePlus Buds Z3
66Good
$27
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.
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
- OnePlus Buds Z3
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.7
6.5
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
8.5
Calls
6.5
7.0
Value
9.4
8.0
Price (USD)
$37
$27
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 OnePlus Buds Z3 (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing.
- CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
- Buds Z32023
What differsCMF Buds 2Buds Z3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Water resistance.
Specifications
CMF Buds 2Buds Z3
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $27
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 66
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm driver
- 12.4 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 12.4 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- 110 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 13.5 h
- 4 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 93 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- 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
- IP55
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3
- Microphones
- 6
- -
What reviewers said
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
OnePlus Buds Z3
The OnePlus Buds Z3 are a budget-friendly true wireless option that prioritize long battery life and everyday practicality over premium features. They offer a comfortable, lightweight design with IP55 water resistance and a 12.4mm dynamic driver for punchy sound, making them a solid choice for casual listeners seeking reliable performance. However, they lack active noise cancellation and advanced codec support, keeping the experience straightforward and value-focused.
- Pro:Strong battery life with case
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:IP55 water and dust resistance
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- 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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