
Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY HT07 ANC Arcbuds: 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.
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
- QCY HT07 ANC Arcbuds
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 QCY HT07 ANC Arcbuds (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.2. It also adds Multipoint pairing and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.
- CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
- HT07 ANC Arcbuds2023
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $37
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 72
- Released
- 2025
- 2023
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- 110 ms
- 80 ms
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13.5 h
- 8 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 32 h
- Full charge time
- 93 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- hybrid
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- 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
- 33.8 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- BH22HT07A
- Microphones
- 6
- 6
- 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 HT07 ANC Arcbuds
The QCY HT07 ANC Arcbuds are a budget-friendly true wireless option that delivers a fun, bass-forward sound with effective hybrid noise cancellation and solid battery life. They offer good call quality and comfortable ANC for the price, though they come with a few compromises like a bulky fit and lack of multipoint support.
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
- Pro:Fun, bass-heavy sound signature
- Pro:Long battery life up to 8 hours (6 with ANC)
- Con:Slightly bulky fit
- Con:Treble can be harsh at times
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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