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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

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
  • TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94
HearWiki score
82
-
Sound
7.7
-
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
-
Calls
6.5
-
Value
9.4
-
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?

Half a step newer

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.1. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Custom EQ and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
  • SoundLiberty 942020
What differsCMF Buds 2SoundLiberty 94

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.1

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, ANC type, USB-C, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2SoundLiberty 94
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$35
HearWiki score
82
Not scored
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
11 mm driver
9.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
9.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Bluetooth
5.4
5.1
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13.5 h
8 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
5 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
32 h
Full charge time
93 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
none
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
5.3 g
Case weight
41.5 g
49.8 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
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

TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94

The TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94 are true wireless earbuds that combine Bluetooth 5.1 with hybrid active noise cancellation, making them a solid pick for daily commutes and focused listening. They offer a compact, lightweight design with IPX4 sweat resistance and around 5 hours of playback with ANC on, extending to 32 hours with the charging case. While they support AAC and SBC codecs and feature a transparency mode, they lack multipoint connectivity and wireless charging.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for the price
  • Pro:Compact and lightweight with IPX4 rating
  • Pro:Transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Battery life drops to 5 hours with ANC on

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