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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs TOZO T10: 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 T10
HearWiki score
82
60
Sound
7.7
5.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
6.5
Calls
6.5
4.5
Value
9.4
7.4
Price (USD)
$37
$29

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 T10 (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None.

  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
  • T102020
What differsCMF Buds 2T10

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8

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

Specifications

CMF Buds 2T10
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$29
HearWiki score
82
60
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
11 mm driver
8 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
8 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.3
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
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
45 h
Full charge time
93 min
120 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
5.5 g
Case weight
41.5 g
41.9 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX8
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
1
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 T10

The TOZO T10 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds with a strong bass-forward sound signature that may appeal to fans of punchy audio rather than neutral purists. They offer a robust feature set for the price, including Bluetooth 5.3, app support, wireless charging, and an IPX8 rating, though real-world battery life tends to fall short of the marketed figures. While lacking ANC, they provide decent passive isolation and solid comfort for everyday use.

  • Pro:Very affordable price point
  • Pro:Strong bass-heavy sound profile
  • Pro:Excellent IPX8 water resistance
  • Con:Not neutral or accurate sound tuning
  • Con:Battery life below official claims
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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