CMF Buds Pro 2 review

CMF Buds Pro 2 come from Nothing's lower-priced CMF line and undercut every other noise cancelling pair here at $49. Nothing lists hybrid noise cancelling up to 50 dB across a frequency range up to 5000 Hz, plus an adaptive mode in the Nothing X app. The audio hardware is unusual for the price: an 11 mm bass driver paired with a 6 mm driver, LDAC with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, Dirac Opteo tuning and a bass enhance algorithm with five levels. Each bud has a 60 mAh battery that Nothing says gives 10 hours of music per charge and 43 hours with the case, though the spec table shows shorter times with ANC on. The Smart Dial is the most distinctive feature: twist for volume, press for noise control, voice assistant or mic mute. The buds carry an IP55 rating and support dual connection. iPhone users lose LDAC and the ChatGPT shortcut, which needs a CMF or Nothing phone.

Who it is for

Android users on a tight budget who want dual drivers and physical controls.

Price

$49 at the Nothing US store.

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Hybrid active noise cancelling up to 50 dB with an adaptive mode in the Nothing X app
• 11 mm bass driver plus 6 mm driver
• LDAC with Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and Dirac Opteo tuning
• Customisable Smart Dial for volume, playback and noise control
• Up to 43 hours with the case and IP55 earbuds

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest verified price in this list at $49
• Strength: Dual drivers and LDAC are rare at this price
• Strength: Physical dial is easier than touch controls with gloves or wet hands
• Weakness: The 43-hour figure is with ANC off; Nothing lists lower ANC-on numbers
• Weakness: ChatGPT shortcut works only with CMF and Nothing phones
• Weakness: The Smart Dial takes some learning

Key facts

• Price: $49
• Noise cancelling: Hybrid, up to 50 dB
• Drivers: 11 mm + 6 mm
• Water and dust: IP55 earbuds

Where it ranks

CMF Buds Pro 2 is No. 2 in our Best Budget Wireless Earbuds verdict.