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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY T17 True Wireless: 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
  • QCY T17 True Wireless
HearWiki score
82
70
Sound
7.7
6.8
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
7.2
Calls
6.5
5.8
Value
9.4
8.2
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?

New platform

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against QCY T17 True Wireless (2021). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
  • T17 True Wireless2021
What differsCMF Buds 2T17 True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2T17 True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$22
HearWiki score
82
70
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
11 mm driver
6 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
6 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
102 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
110 ms
68 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
7.5 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
55 h
26 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
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
feedforward
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
4.2 g
Case weight
41.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
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 T17 True Wireless

The QCY T17 are ultra-affordable true wireless earbuds that punch above their weight with a comfortable fit, balanced sound, and impressive battery life. They offer basic feedforward active noise cancellation and IPX4 water resistance, making them a solid choice for budget-conscious listeners seeking everyday reliability. While they lack extras like wireless charging or multipoint, their performance and value are hard to beat at this price point.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Pro:Balanced sound with clear treble
  • Con:No wireless charging
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Basic feedforward ANC only

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

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