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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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.

  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
  • OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.7
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
-
Calls
6.5
-
Value
9.4
-
Price (USD)
$37
$25

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 OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Custom EQ.

  • CMF Buds 22025
  • Buds3 Pro Plus2025
What differsCMF Buds 2Buds3 Pro Plus

Platform

ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app, Water resistance.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Buds3 Pro Plus
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$25
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
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
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-
112 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
47 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
12 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
43 h
Full charge time
93 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 4 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
adaptive
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
4.2 g
Case weight
41.5 g
46.2 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
-
USB-C
Model code
-
ETEE1
Microphones
6
-
Mic sensitivity
-
-38 dBV

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

OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus

The OPPO Buds3 Pro Plus are true wireless earbuds that pack adaptive active noise cancellation and a 12.4mm dynamic driver into a compact, IP55-rated design. Touch controls and a transparency mode round out a solid budget-friendly feature set.

  • Pro:Adaptive ANC for changing environments
  • Pro:IP55 water resistance for workouts
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs, no aptX or LDAC
  • Con:No custom EQ in the app

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