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Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2: 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
  • Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
HearWiki score
82
60
Sound
7.7
5.9
Noise cancelling
7.8
-
Battery
8.8
3.3
Calls
6.5
6.8
Value
9.4
-
Price (USD)
$37
$32

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

Nothing CMF Buds 2 (2025) against Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Nothing CMF Buds 2 brings Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and ANC type Hybrid against None, while the Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 answers with Top codec LHDC against AAC. The Nothing CMF Buds 2 answers on convenience features: it adds Multipoint pairing, Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • CMF Buds 220255 yr newer
  • Mi True Wireless Earphones 22020
What differsCMF Buds 2Mi True Wireless Earphones 2

Platform

Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Top codec
AAC
LHDC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

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

Level on: USB-C, Wear detection.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$37
$32
HearWiki score
82
60
Released
2025
2020
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
11 mm driver
14.2 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
14.2 mm
Drivers per side
1
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
-
32 Ω
Bluetooth
5.4
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC, LHDC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Latency
110 ms
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
13.5 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
7.5 h
-
Battery incl. case
55 h
14 h
Full charge time
93 min
60 min
Quick charge
10 min → 4 h
-
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
touch
Voice assistant
Yes
-
Weight
4.5 g
4.5 g
Case weight
41.5 g
50 g
Water resistance
IP55
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
2

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

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2

These true wireless earbuds pack 14.2mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.0 with LHDC support, aiming to deliver solid sound for a budget price. They offer around four hours of playback per charge, with a total of 14 hours when using the charging case. Touch controls and IPX4 sweat resistance add convenience for daily use, though they lack active noise cancellation and app support.

  • Pro:Large 14.2mm drivers for enhanced sound
  • Pro:Supports LHDC codec for high-quality audio
  • Pro:Lightweight design at 4.5g per earbud
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 4 hours per charge
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • 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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