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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds: 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 5 of 7 measures.

  • Nothing CMF Buds 2
  • UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds
HearWiki score
82
76
Sound
7.7
7.0
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.9
Battery
8.8
5.9
Calls
6.5
6.8
Value
9.4
8.3
Price (USD)
$37
$35

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?

Half a step newer

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds (2023). The UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec LDAC against AAC. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IPX5.

  • CMF Buds 220252 yr newer
  • HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds2023
What differsCMF Buds 2HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds

Platform

Top codec
AAC
LDAC

Everyday features

Water resistance
IP55
IPX5

Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$35
HearWiki score
82
76
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 - 40 kHz
Impedance
-
40 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
Codecs
SBC, AAC
LDAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
55 h
30 h
Full charge time
93 min
90 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
-
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
Yes
-
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
-
Case weight
41.5 g
-
Water resistance
IP55
IPX5
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
55137
Microphones
6
2
Microphone type
-
MEMS

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

UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds

The UGREEN HiTune T6 Magic EchoBuds are a budget-friendly true wireless option that packs in hybrid ANC, LDAC support, and Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity. They offer a balanced feature set for the price, though battery life may not always hit the advertised numbers and the sound leans toward a neutral signature rather than heavy bass. Overall, they deliver strong value for everyday use, especially given the effective noise cancellation for the cost.

  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for a budget price
  • Pro:LDAC support for high-resolution audio
  • Pro:Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity
  • Con:Battery life falls slightly short of claims
  • Con:Sound lacks heavy bass punch
  • Con:No wireless charging support

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

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