Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35: 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

Nothing CMF Buds 2

82Outstanding

$37

Full review data

True Wireless

Score 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
QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35

HearWiki score

Sound

7.7

6.7

Noise cancelling

7.8

Battery

8.8

5.8

Calls

6.5

Value

9.4

8.6

Price (USD)

$37

$22

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?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing CMF Buds 2 brings ANC type Hybrid against None, while the QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35 answers with Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

CMF Buds 22025
AilyBuds E10 QT352025

What differsCMF Buds 2AilyBuds E10 QT35

Top codec: AAC; LDAC
ANC type: Hybrid; None
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Wear detection: Yes; No
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Water resistance: IP55; IPX4

Level on: USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2AilyBuds E10 QT35

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $37; $22
HearWiki score: 82; 68
Released: 2025; 2025
Availability: Sold new; Sold new
Driver: 11 mm driver; 13 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 11 mm; 13 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth: 5.4; -
Codecs: SBC, AAC; LDAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; No
Latency: 110 ms; 68 ms
Wireless range: 10 m; 10 m
Battery life: 13.5 h; 4.5 h
Battery life (ANC on): 7.5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 55 h; 27 h
Full charge time: 93 min; 120 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 4 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; No
ANC type: hybrid; none
Transparency mode: Yes; No
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: Yes; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; -
Weight: 4.5 g; 4 g
Case weight: 41.5 g; -
Water resistance: IP55; IPX4
Foldable: -; No
Detachable cable: -; No
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 6; 4
Microphone type: -; MEMS
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35
Spec	Nothing CMF Buds 2	QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$37	$22
HearWiki score	82 / 100 Outstanding	68 / 100 Good
Released	2025	2025
Audio
Driver	11 mm driver	13 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	11 mm	13 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	-
Codecs	SBC, AAC	LDAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	No
Latency	110 ms	68 ms
Wireless range	10 m	10 m
Battery
Battery life	13.5 h	4.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)	7.5 h	-
Battery incl. case	55 h	27 h
Full charge time	93 min	120 min
Quick charge	10 min → 4 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
ANC type	hybrid	none
Transparency mode	Yes	No
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	Yes	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	-
Design
Weight	4.5 g	4 g
Case weight	41.5 g	-
Water resistance	IP55	IPX4
Foldable	-	No
Detachable cable	-	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	6	4
Microphone type	-	MEMS
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

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

QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35

The QCY AilyBuds E10 QT35 are an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that prioritize sound quality and low-latency performance. They feature 13 mm dynamic drivers with LDAC support for high-resolution audio, along with a compact, lightweight design and IPX4 sweat resistance. With 4.5 hours of playback per charge and a total of 27 hours with the case, they offer decent battery life for budget-focused listeners, but lack active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.

Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
Pro:Compact and lightweight design (4g per bud)
Pro:Low latency mode (68ms) for gaming and video

Con:No active noise cancellation
Con:No wireless charging or multipoint
Con:Battery life per charge is modest at 4.5 hours

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