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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs OPPO W11/ W31 Lite: 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.

  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
  • OPPO W11/ W31 Lite
HearWiki score
82
59
Sound
7.7
6.7
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
5.4
Calls
6.5
4.8
Value
9.4
-
Price (USD)
$37
$30

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 OPPO W11/ W31 Lite (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
  • W11/ W31 Lite2020
What differsCMF Buds 2W11/ W31 Lite

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2W11/ W31 Lite
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$30
HearWiki score
82
59
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
11 mm driver
8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
-
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13.5 h
5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
55 h
20 h
Full charge time
93 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
15 min → 1 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
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
4.4 g
Case weight
41.5 g
35.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IP55
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
ETI41
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
-
Yes

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 W11/ W31 Lite

The OPPO W11/W31 Lite is an affordable true wireless earbud that delivers punchy, natural bass with a balanced sound signature for its price. It offers a decent 5-hour playback per charge and 20 hours with the case, along with Bluetooth 5.0, AAC/SBC support, and IP55 durability, though it lacks premium features like active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Strong, natural bass and balanced sound
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight design with IP55 water resistance
  • Pro:Supports multipoint connection and touch controls
  • Con:Battery life is average at 5 hours per charge
  • Con:Call quality is not the strongest
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or wireless charging

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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