
Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs TOZO T20: 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 5 of 7 measures.
- Nothing CMF Buds 2
- TOZO T20
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 TOZO T20 (2024). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.3 and ANC type Hybrid against None.
- CMF Buds 220251 yr newer
- T202024
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 5.3
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- No
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX8
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Top codec, USB-C, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $37
- $30
- HearWiki score
- 82
- 74
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- 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
- Impedance
- -
- 16 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
- 10.5 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 7.5 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 55 h
- 48.5 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
- none
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- No
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 4.5 g
- 4 g
- Case weight
- 41.5 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IPX8
- 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 T20
The TOZO T20 offers a compelling budget-friendly true wireless experience, combining a comfortable fit with robust bass and an impressive 48.5 hours of total playtime when including the case. Its IPX8 rating, wireless charging support, and customizable EQ via the app add notable value for its price, though it lacks active noise cancellation and multipoint connectivity.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with case
- Pro:Strong bass performance
- Pro:Comfortable and stable fit
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No multipoint connectivity
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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