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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY MeloBuds A30: 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 4 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
  • QCY MeloBuds A30
HearWiki score
82
78
Sound
7.7
7.6
Noise cancelling
7.8
7.5
Battery
8.8
8.8
Calls
6.5
6.8
Value
9.4
9.2
Price (USD)
$37
$33

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

QCY MeloBuds A30 (2026) against Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025). The QCY MeloBuds A30 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4, Top codec LDAC against AAC and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • CMF Buds 22025
  • MeloBuds A3020261 yr newer
What differsCMF Buds 2MeloBuds A30

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
LDAC
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2MeloBuds A30
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$33
HearWiki score
82
78
Released
2025
2026
Availability
Sold new
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
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
60 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
11 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
50 h
Full charge time
93 min
-
Quick charge
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
-
Weight
4.5 g
-
Case weight
41.5 g
40.4 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
8
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
8-mic 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 MeloBuds A30

The QCY MeloBuds A30 are compact, stemless true wireless earbuds offering a well-balanced sound and robust adaptive noise cancellation at a budget-friendly price. With Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC support, and a comfortable fit, they're a solid pick for commuters and everyday listeners, though battery life and a quirky multipoint feature keep them from perfection.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Balanced, impressive sound quality
  • Pro:Compact and comfortable stemless design
  • Con:Average battery life, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Multipoint connection can cause reboots
  • 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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