True Wireless
Nothing CMF Buds 2
82Outstanding
$37
Full review dataNothing CMF Buds 2 vs Syllable S119: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Syllable S119, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
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Syllable S119
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$35
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
- Syllable S119
HearWiki score
82
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Sound
7.7
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Noise cancelling
7.8
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Battery
8.8
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Calls
6.5
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Value
9.4
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Price (USD)
$37
$35
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
Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing CMF Buds 2 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0, while the Syllable S119 answers with Top codec aptX against AAC. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.
- CMF Buds 22025
- S1192025
What differsCMF Buds 2S119
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Specifications
CMF Buds 2S119
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $35
- HearWiki score
- 82
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 11 mm driver
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 110 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 13.5 h
- 10 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 13.5 h
- Full charge time
- 93 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 4 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- 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
- -
- Microphones
- 6
- 2
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
Syllable S119
The Syllable S119 are budget true wireless earbuds that pack active noise cancellation and a robust bass-forward sound thanks to their quad-driver setup. With a 10-hour single charge, aptX support, and touch controls, they aim to deliver solid value for around $35. Their IPX5 rating also makes them suitable for workouts or light rain.
- Pro:Strong bass response from four drivers
- Pro:Long 10-hour battery life on a single charge
- Pro:Active noise cancellation at an affordable price
- Con:Battery case only adds 3.5 hours, limiting total playtime
- Con:Bluetooth 5.0 range is modest at 10 meters
- Con:Touch controls may be less precise than physical buttons
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