Nothing CMF Buds 2a vs SoundPEATS T3 Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the SoundPEATS T3 Pro comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: SoundPEATS T3 Pro - Great overall at around $39.

True Wireless

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.

Nothing CMF Buds 2a
SoundPEATS T3 Pro

HearWiki score

Sound

8.0

7.5

Noise cancelling

7.5

7.0

Battery

7.0

6.0

Calls

6.5

7.5

Value

9.0

Price (USD)

$42

$39

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?

Same generation

SoundPEATS T3 Pro (2025) against Nothing CMF Buds 2a (2024). These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Nothing CMF Buds 2a adds Water resistance IP54 against IPX4.

CMF Buds 2a2024
T3 Pro20251 yr newer

What differsCMF Buds 2aT3 Pro

Water resistance: IP54; IPX4

Level on: Bluetooth, Top codec, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.

Specifications

CMF Buds 2aT3 Pro

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $42; $39
HearWiki score: 77; 84
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 12.4 mm driver; 12 mm dynamic
Driver type: -; dynamic
Driver size: 12.4 mm; 12 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: -; 32 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 119 dB/mW
Bluetooth: 5.4; 5.4
Codecs: SBC, AAC; SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing: Yes; Yes
Latency: -; 80 ms
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 8 h; 7 h
Battery life (ANC on): 5 h; -
Battery incl. case: 35.5 h; 28 h
Full charge time: 89 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 5.5 h; 10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging: No; No
Active noise cancelling: Yes; Yes
ANC type: feedforward; feedforward
Transparency mode: Yes; Yes
Companion app: Yes; Yes
Custom EQ: Yes; Yes
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: touch; touch
Voice assistant: Yes; Yes
Weight: 4.3 g; 4.2 g
Case weight: 42.8 g; 44.5 g
Water resistance: IP54; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 4; 4
Mic sensitivity: -; -35 dBV
Call noise reduction: -; Yes
Call NR technology: -; ENC

Specification comparison of Nothing CMF Buds 2a vs SoundPEATS T3 Pro
Spec	Nothing CMF Buds 2a	SoundPEATS T3 Pro
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$42	$39
HearWiki score	77 / 100 Great	84 / 100 Great
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	12.4 mm driver	12 mm dynamic
Driver type	-	dynamic
Driver size	12.4 mm	12 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance	-	32 Ω
Sensitivity	-	119 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
Codecs	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing	Yes	Yes
Latency	-	80 ms
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	8 h	7 h
Battery life (ANC on)	5 h	-
Battery incl. case	35.5 h	28 h
Full charge time	89 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 5.5 h	10 min → 2 h
Wireless charging	No	No
Features
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
ANC type	feedforward	feedforward
Transparency mode	Yes	Yes
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Custom EQ	Yes	Yes
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	touch	touch
Voice assistant	Yes	Yes
Design
Weight	4.3 g	4.2 g
Case weight	42.8 g	44.5 g
Water resistance	IP54	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	4	4
Mic sensitivity	-	-35 dBV
Call noise reduction	-	Yes
Call NR technology	-	ENC

What reviewers said

Nothing CMF Buds 2a

The Nothing CMF Buds 2a deliver a compelling mix of solid audio performance, adaptive noise cancellation, and long battery life at a very accessible price point. They are a practical pick for budget-conscious listeners who want reliable everyday earbuds with app-based customization, though they come with some expected trade-offs in materials and features.

Pro:Strong value for the price
Pro:Adaptive ANC with 42 dB reduction
Pro:Good battery life with case

Con:Plasticky build quality
Con:No in-ear detection
Con:Limited codec support (AAC, SBC)

SoundPEATS T3 Pro

The SoundPEATS T3 Pro delivers an impressive mix of features for its modest price, including hybrid active noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity. It offers a comfortable fit, clear call quality, and a balanced sound signature, making it a standout budget-friendly option. The earbuds also provide decent battery life and low-latency performance for everyday use.

Pro:Strong active noise cancellation for the price
Pro:Multipoint connectivity for seamless device switching
Pro:Clear call performance in most situations

Con:No wireless charging support
Con:Battery life is only average per charge
Con:Limited codec support without aptX or LDAC

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

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