CMF

CMF Buds 2 Plus

Ranked #6 in Earbuds

701 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Flagship-adjacent measured ANC from a budget sub-brand, the single best performance-per-dollar result in the retrieved evidence. Nothing else here matches what it delivers for what it costs.

Consolidated from 7 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

6 positive sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

1 of 5 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

CMF is a brand-new sub-brand with no track record on firmware longevity or failure rates, TechGearLab rates the sound merely good, not great, and owner feedback reports comfort pain after two to three hours. The proven Anker Soundcore Space A40 or Liberty 5 Pro will still be supported in three years.
Flagged 10 September 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ ANC performance matches higher-priced flagship models
✓ Budget sub-brand delivers flagship-like noise reduction
✓ Hits 83 percent average noise reduction, nearly matching flagship performance
✓ Delivers flagship-adjacent measured performance from a budget pair
✓ Delivers potent active noise cancellation at a lower price point than most rivals

✗ Brand-new sub-brand with no track record on firmware longevity or failure rates
✗ Sound rated merely good, not great by TechGearLab
✗ Owner feedback reports comfort pain after two to three hours of wear

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found. 1 outlet wouldn't let us check its link.

Evidence 3 articles and 4 video reviews

6 positive sources

SoundGuys Adam Birney · reviewer · Sept 2026

At $69, the CMF Buds 2 Plus delivers sound quality and ANC performance that genuinely competes with earbuds costing twice as much. The MDAQS Overall score of 4.8 out of 5 matches the Sony WF-1000XM6, an extraordinary result for the price. ANC reduces outside noise by an average of 83%, LDAC is available through the Nothing X app, and battery life hit 10 hours and 22 minutes in our testing, with a full 60 hours from the case.

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Tech Spurt Tech Spurt · 1.4M subscribers · Apr 2025

Reviewing Nothing's CMF Buds 2 Plus and regular earbuds, which cost £49 and £39 in the UK. These true wireless earbuds are the best budget options I've tested in 2025, especially the Nothing CMF Buds 2 Plus. From the personalised sound and decent ANC to their impressive battery life, these Bluetooth blasters are excellent. It's only the cheap design and iffy touch controls that detract from a perfect budget package

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Tom's Guide Article · Mar 2026

After testing out the CMF Buds 2 Plus earbuds, I can attest that you can get great audio at an affordable price... and in my opinion, their ANC performance rivals the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

Read W WhatsNew WhatsNew · 24.4K subscribers · May 2025

All right, so we've made it to Couta Beach and the CMF Buds two plus deserve a mention because I don't think copyright music. I don't think it has ever been better for the budget user

Watch P Plaen Co. Plaen Co. · 21.9K subscribers · May 2025

The Buds 2 Plus do a really good job in calls and anytime I was on the phone, the other person had no problem hearing me. I'm actually glad that CMF spent the time and the resources into something like this because it's often overlooked in the budget categories

Watch E Emma Explains AI Emma Explains AI · 2.9K subscribers · Aug 2026

The 2026 verdict is the CMF Buds 2 Plus is the overall winner, the best $79 budget earbuds for audio purists and battery lovers. The catch is the smart dial removal

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #6 of 24 on our earbuds tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 7 independent outlets.

None of the 6 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Brand-new sub-brand with no track record on firmware longevity or failure rates. Sound rated merely good, not great by TechGearLab. Owner feedback reports comfort pain after two to three hours of wear.