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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Realme Buds T100: 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
  • Realme Buds T100
HearWiki score
82
60
Sound
7.7
5.6
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
5.9
Calls
6.5
5.4
Value
9.4
4.8
Price (USD)
$37
$30

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 Realme Buds T100 (2022). 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 IPX5.

  • CMF Buds 220253 yr newer
  • Buds T1002022
What differsCMF Buds 2Buds T100

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
IPX5

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

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Buds T100
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$30
HearWiki score
82
60
Released
2025
2022
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
-
16 Ω
Sensitivity
-
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
110 ms
88 ms
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
55 h
28 h
Full charge time
93 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 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
Google Assistant
Weight
4.5 g
4 g
Case weight
41.5 g
34 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
Foldable
-
No
Detachable cable
-
No
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
cVc 8.0

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

Realme Buds T100

The Realme Buds T100 are a budget-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver punchy, clear audio with a strong bass presence for the price. They offer a comfortable, compact fit, solid battery life of up to 28 hours with the case, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a practical everyday choice. While they lack active noise cancellation, they support SBC and AAC codecs, touch controls, and a custom EQ via the companion app.

  • Pro:Strong value for the price
  • Pro:Punchy bass with clear overall sound
  • Pro:Long battery life (up to 28 hours with case)
  • Con:Small soundstage
  • Con:Harder silicone ear tips
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

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

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