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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs TOZO Agile Nova: 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
  • TOZO Agile Nova
HearWiki score
82
66
Sound
7.7
6.0
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
6.5
Calls
6.5
-
Value
9.4
6.5
Price (USD)
$37
$19

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 TOZO Agile Nova (2023). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
  • Agile Nova2023
What differsCMF Buds 2Agile Nova

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

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

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Agile Nova
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$19
HearWiki score
82
66
Released
2025
2023
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
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
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
23 h
Full charge time
93 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
3.7 g
Case weight
41.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2
Call noise reduction
-
Yes
Call NR technology
-
ENC

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

TOZO Agile Nova

The TOZO Agile Nova are lightweight, compact true wireless earbuds designed for comfort, especially for smaller ears. They offer a practical battery life of around 7 hours per charge, with a total of 23 hours using the charging case, and are backed by Bluetooth 5.3 and a 10mm dynamic driver for a balanced sound signature. With an IPX4 rating and touch controls, they deliver a solid feature set at a budget-friendly price.

  • Pro:Very lightweight and comfortable fit
  • Pro:Good battery life for the price
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.3 for stable connection
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:No wireless 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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