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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs QCY T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3: 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 Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
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

Both shipped in 2025. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • CMF Buds 22025
  • T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.32025
What differsCMF Buds 2T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

CMF Buds 2T17 True Wireless Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$22
HearWiki score
82
70
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
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
12 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
-
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
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
4.2 g
Case weight
41.5 g
28.1 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
BH21Q17A
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 Earbuds, 26H Playtime, Bluetooth 5.3

The QCY T17 earbuds deliver remarkable value at a budget price, pairing a secure, comfortable fit with clear audio and a practical 26-hour total runtime with the charging case. Bluetooth 5.3 and touch controls round out a solid package for everyday listening, though they skip advanced features like noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Excellent value for the price
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit
  • Pro:Long 26-hour total battery life
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Only IPX4 water resistance (not IPX5 as some reviews claim)

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

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