
Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Tiso i7: 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.
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
- Tiso i7
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?
Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Tiso i7 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0. It also adds USB-C, Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.
- CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
- i72020
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.0
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $20
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 47
- Released
- 2025
- 2020
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- 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
- SBC, AAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 110 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- 8 m
- Battery life
- 13.5 h
- 3.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 14 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
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Yes
- Weight
- 4.5 g
- -
- Case weight
- 41.5 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX5
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Microphones
- 6
- -
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
Tiso i7
The Tiso i7 delivers surprisingly clear audio for its low price, making it a solid budget option despite its basic feature set. It includes active noise cancellation and touch controls, though battery life is modest. For budget-conscious listeners, it offers good value with a straightforward design.
- Pro:Clear sound quality for the price
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Con:Short battery life per charge
- Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC)
- Con:No USB-C charging
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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