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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY T13 Pro: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY T13 Pro, 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
  • QCY T13 Pro
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.7
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
-
Calls
6.5
-
Value
9.4
-
Price (USD)
$37
$29

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 QCY T13 Pro (2024). The QCY T13 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
  • T13 Pro2024
What differsCMF Buds 2T13 Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
ANC type
Hybrid
Adaptive

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2T13 Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$29
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2025
2024
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
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
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
45 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
47 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
38 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
-
Full charge time
93 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 1.5 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
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
-
Case weight
41.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4

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 T13 Pro

The QCY T13 Pro earbuds deliver adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 47-hour total playtime (38 hours with ANC active) in a budget-friendly wireless package. They feature 13mm dynamic drivers, four microphones for clear calls, and support for dual-device multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in an IPX4-rated design. With Bluetooth 6.0, touch controls, and a customizable EQ via the app, these are versatile daily earbuds that punch above their price point.

  • Pro:Strong adaptive ANC for the price
  • Pro:Long battery life, especially with ANC off
  • Pro:Seamless multipoint connection for two devices
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Limited codec options (only SBC and AAC)
  • Con:Average bass response for bass-heavy genres

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

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