True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds 2 vs SoundPEATS Q Buds: 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.
True Wireless
SoundPEATS Q Buds
45Weak
$30
Full review dataScore 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
- SoundPEATS Q Buds
HearWiki score
82
45
Sound
7.7
4.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
5.8
Calls
6.5
5.4
Value
9.4
-
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?
Mixed generations
Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against SoundPEATS Q Buds (2021). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing CMF Buds 2 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None, while the SoundPEATS Q Buds answers with Top codec aptX against AAC.
- CMF Buds 220254 yr newer
- Q Buds2021
What differsCMF Buds 2Q Buds
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
CMF Buds 2Q Buds
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $30
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 45
- Released
- 2025
- 2021
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- 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
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Latency
- 110 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13.5 h
- 7 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 21 h
- Full charge time
- 93 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 4.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 41.5 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
- 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
SoundPEATS Q Buds
The SoundPEATS Q Buds are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds that prioritize call clarity and practical usability over audio performance. They offer a comfortable fit, wireless charging, and IPX5 water resistance, making them a decent option for everyday calls and light workouts. However, their sound quality falls short compared to other budget competitors, making them better suited for casual listeners rather than audiophiles.
- Pro:Good call quality with 4 microphones
- Pro:Wireless charging support
- Pro:IPX5 water resistance for sweat and light rain
- Con:Sound quality is average compared to rivals
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Bluetooth 5.0 without multipoint
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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