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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Urbanista Palermo: 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
  • Urbanista Palermo
HearWiki score
82
68
Sound
7.7
6.4
Noise cancelling
7.8
5.7
Battery
8.8
6.1
Calls
6.5
6.0
Value
9.4
8.2
Price (USD)
$37
$30

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?

Mixed generations

Both shipped in 2025. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing CMF Buds 2 brings Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against Feed-forward, while the Urbanista Palermo answers with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Wear detection and Water resistance IP55 against IPX4.

  • CMF Buds 22025
  • Palermo2025
What differsCMF Buds 2Palermo

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
Feed-forward

Everyday features

Wear detection
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Palermo
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$30
HearWiki score
82
68
Released
2025
2025
Availability
Sold new
Sold new
Driver
11 mm driver
13 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
13 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Sensitivity
-
104 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.4
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
-
Battery life
13.5 h
7 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
55 h
32 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
feedforward
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
Yes
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
Yes
Weight
4.5 g
5 g
Case weight
41.5 g
46.5 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
4

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

Urbanista Palermo

The Urbanista Palermo are compact, colorful true wireless earbuds that prioritize everyday convenience with multipoint Bluetooth and touch controls. They offer active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and a customizable EQ, making them versatile for commutes, work, and light workouts. With a 13mm driver and IPX4 water resistance, they deliver practical performance at a budget-friendly price point.

  • Pro:Compact and colorful design
  • Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for seamless device switching
  • Pro:Includes ANC and transparency mode
  • Con:Only supports SBC codec
  • Con:No wireless charging
  • Con:ANC battery life drops by one hour

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

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