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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Tribit FlyBuds NC: 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
  • Tribit FlyBuds NC
HearWiki score
82
54
Sound
7.7
5.3
Noise cancelling
7.8
4.1
Battery
8.8
6.6
Calls
6.5
5.9
Value
9.4
-
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 Tribit FlyBuds NC (2020). The Nothing CMF Buds 2 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wear detection, Transparency mode and Custom EQ.

  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
  • FlyBuds NC2020
What differsCMF Buds 2FlyBuds NC

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
ANC type
Hybrid
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2FlyBuds NC
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$29
HearWiki score
82
54
Released
2025
2020
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
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13.5 h
10 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
8 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
35 h
Full charge time
93 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
feedforward
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
-
Case weight
41.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4
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

Tribit FlyBuds NC

The Tribit FlyBuds NC are a wallet-friendly pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver a smooth, warm sound signature and reliable active noise cancellation for the price. They stand out with strong battery life—up to 10 hours on a single charge and 35 total with the case—plus decent call quality and IPX4 sweat resistance. While ANC isn't class-leading and the fit may not suit everyone, they offer excellent value for budget-conscious buyers.

  • Pro:Excellent battery life with up to 35 hours total including case
  • Pro:Smooth, warm sound signature that's easy to enjoy
  • Pro:Effective ANC for the price point
  • Con:ANC is decent but not top-tier
  • Con:Fit may be less secure for some users
  • Con:No app support or custom EQ

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

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