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CMF Buds Pro 2
Get CMF Buds Pro 2 at its $49 sale price for two drivers in each bud, adaptive noise cancelling, LDAC and up to 43 hours of playback with the case.
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CMF Buds Pro 2, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get CMF Buds Pro 2 at its $49 sale price for two drivers in each bud, adaptive noise cancelling, LDAC and up to 43 hours of playback with the case. Each bud pairs an 11 mm bass driver with a 6 mm tweeter, the buds are rated IP54, and they connect to two devices at once. Skip it if you need wireless charging or a water-rated case.
Who it is for
- Anyone on a tight budget who won't give up noise cancelling. At $49 on sale you get Adaptive ANC, backed by Nothing's Smart ANC algorithm, plus a Transparency mode.
- Android listeners who want a higher-quality Bluetooth codec. CMF Buds Pro 2 supports LDAC, and Google Fast Pair handles setup.
- People who switch between a phone and a computer. Dual connection keeps both linked, and Microsoft Swift Pair is supported as well.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants to drop the case on a wireless charger. Nothing lists USB-C charging only.
- Swimmers. The buds are rated IP54 and Nothing says not to swim in them; the case has no water rating at all.
- Buyers set on a ceramic driver or LHDC. That's Nothing Ear, at $109.
- Anyone who doesn't want a seal in the ear canal. Nothing Ear (open) is the open-ear hook design.
What sets it apart
- Two drivers in each bud: an 11 mm bass driver and a 6 mm micro-planar tweeter.
- LDAC at up to 990 kbps, 24-bit and 96 kHz, which Nothing sells as Hi-Res Audio Wireless.
- Nothing rates the buds for up to 11 hours of playback, and the case takes the total to 43.
- Calls run through six microphones, with Nothing's Clear Voice Technology 3.0 and Wind Noise Reduction 3.0.
Caveats
- Nothing's US store gives two figures for some specs: up to 50 dB or 45 dB of noise cancelling, Bluetooth 5.4 or 5.3, and IP54 or IP55 for the buds. The IEC footnote says IP54.
- The battery figures don't add up neatly. Nothing lists 11 hours of playback per charge, or 10 in its feature text, yet only 6 hours with noise cancelling off and 4.8 with it on.
- No USB-C cable comes in the box, and Nothing's fast-charge times assume a standard adapter and cable rated 5 V⎓1 A or higher.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Sealed in-ear with silicone tips (S, M, L) | Nothing US store |
| Fit / tips / wings | Silicone ear tips in S, M and L; ear-tip fit test in the app; no hooks | Nothing US store |
| Driver / acoustic architecture | 11 mm bass driver + 6 mm micro-planar tweeter; PET, titanium-coated PET and PU diaphragms | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Active noise cancellation | Yes; Adaptive ANC with Smart ANC algorithm. Up to 50 dB in the specs, 45 dB elsewhere on the store | Nothing US storeBoth depth figures are Nothing's claims. |
| Transparency / ambient | Transparency mode | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Spatial / 360 audio | HRTF spatial sound; Nothing says it works with any Bluetooth device | Nothing US store (feature text) |
| Battery — buds | Playback up to 11 hours (feature text: 10 hours from a 60 mAh battery); ANC off 6 hours; ANC on 4.8 hours; talk up to 6.5 hours | Nothing US store (specs and feature text) |
| Battery — with case | Playback up to 43 hours; ANC off 25 hours; ANC on 18.6 hours; talk up to 26 hours | Nothing US store (specs and feature text)The case holds a 460 mAh battery. |
| Charging | USB-C (Type-C) wired: 60 minutes for the buds, 85 minutes for case and buds; fast-charge figures assume a 5 V⎓1 A or higher adapter; no cable in the box | Nothing US store (specs and footnote) |
| Water / dust — buds | IP54 (IEC 60529); resistance may decrease with wear; not for swimming | Nothing US store (IEC footnote)Another line on Nothing's US store says IP55. |
| Water / dust — case | Not rated; the IP54 rating covers the buds only | Nothing US store (IEC footnote) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 (another line on the store says 5.3); dual connection | Nothing US store |
| Codecs | LDAC (Hi-Res Audio Wireless, up to 990 kbps, 24-bit, 96 kHz); AAC used for battery tests; SBC not listed | Nothing US store (feature text and battery footnote) |
| Microphones / calls | 6 microphones; Clear Voice Technology 3.0; Wind Noise Reduction 3.0; environmental noise-cancelling algorithm | Nothing US store (specs) |
| On-bud controls | Customisable controls; Smart Dial; custom EQ and bass enhance in the app | Nothing US store |
| Multipoint / device switching | Yes, dual connection | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Sensors | In-ear detection; ear-tip fit test | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Weight — one bud | 4.9 g | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Weight — case | 46 g | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Dimensions — case | 53.4 mm wide; 23 mm on an unlabeled axis; height not given | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Finishes | Orange, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Blue | Nothing US store |
| Phone / OS compatibility | Android (listed with Bluetooth 5.4); no iOS version given; Nothing X app | Nothing US store |
| Find / Fast Pair / UWB | Find my earbuds; Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; no UWB | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Companion app / firmware | Nothing X: custom EQ, bass enhance, customisable controls, Find my earbuds, low-lag mode, ear-tip fit test | Nothing US store |
| US price | $69 list; $49 on sale (2026-09-19) | Nothing US store |
| Price band | Entry level (under $70) | Based on the $69 list price |
| Availability | On sale at $49 (list $69) on Nothing's US store, 2026-09-19 | Nothing US store |
CMF Buds Pro 2 extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual drivers | 11 mm bass driver + 6 mm micro-planar tweeter | Nothing US store (specs) |
| Smart Dial | Named by Nothing; no control map published | Nothing US store |
| Noise-cancelling depth | Up to 50 dB in Nothing's specs; 45 dB elsewhere on its store | Nothing US store |
| In the box | Earbuds; charging case; ear tips (S, M, L); user guide; safety and warranty information; no USB-C cable | Nothing US store (specs) |
What $49 buys
CMF Buds Pro 2 lists at $69, and Nothing’s US store had it at $49 on 19 September 2026. At that price the generous part is inside the buds: a separate tweeter, adaptive noise cancelling and LDAC. The savings show up around the case, which charges by cable only, isn’t water-rated and doesn’t come with a cable.
Sound and calls
An 11 mm driver handles the bass and a 6 mm micro-planar tweeter takes the treble, with PET, titanium-coated PET and PU in the diaphragms. LDAC is the codec to pick on a phone that supports it, though Nothing measured its battery figures over AAC rather than LDAC.
In the Nothing X app you can set a custom EQ and switch on bass enhance. HRTF spatial sound works with any Bluetooth device, Nothing says, so it isn’t tied to one brand of phone. For calls, an environmental noise-cancelling algorithm works alongside the six microphones.
Battery and charging
Nothing’s ratings:
| Mode | Per charge | With the case |
|---|---|---|
| Playback | Up to 11 hours | Up to 43 hours |
| ANC off | 6 hours | 25 hours |
| ANC on | 4.8 hours | 18.6 hours |
| Talk | Up to 6.5 hours | Up to 26 hours |
If you’ll leave noise cancelling on, plan around the 4.8-hour figure rather than the 11-hour headline. Each bud holds a 60 mAh battery and the case a 460 mAh one.
A full charge over USB-C takes about 60 minutes for the buds alone and 85 minutes for the case and buds together.
Fit, controls and water resistance
The buds seal with silicone tips in small, medium and large, and the app’s ear-tip fit test tells you whether you’ve picked the right size. Each bud weighs 4.9 g and the case 46 g. The case is 53.4 mm wide; Nothing also gives a 23 mm measurement without saying which side it is.
In-ear detection is built in, the controls are customisable, and Nothing promotes a Smart Dial for control. Nothing X also has a low-lag mode and Find my earbuds for tracking down a lost bud.
Under IEC 60529 the buds carry IP54, which Nothing says may weaken with wear; the case sits outside that rating.
Price and colors
Colors are Orange, Dark Grey, Light Grey and Blue. At the $49 sale price it costs less than half as much as Nothing Ear, but sale prices change, so check the current one before you buy.
Choosing within Nothing’s lineup? See Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (open).
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Nothing US — CMF Buds Pro 2 — accessed 2026-09-19
- Nothing — CMF Buds Pro 2 — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is $49 the regular price for CMF Buds Pro 2?
No. The list price is $69; Nothing's US store had it on sale for $49 on 19 September 2026.
Is CMF Buds Pro 2 the same as Nothing Ear?
No. Nothing Ear is a separate $109 model with an 11 mm ceramic driver and LHDC. CMF Buds Pro 2 pairs an 11 mm bass driver with a 6 mm tweeter and supports LDAC.
Does CMF Buds Pro 2 charge wirelessly?
Not that Nothing lists. It charges over USB-C, with a cable you supply.
Which phones get the most out of CMF Buds Pro 2?
Android phones. Nothing names Android alongside Bluetooth 5.4 and supports Google Fast Pair, and it gives no iOS requirement.
Can CMF Buds Pro 2 stay connected to a phone and a laptop at once?
Yes. Nothing lists dual connection, plus Microsoft Swift Pair for quick pairing with a Windows PC.
Official product page: CMF Buds Pro 2. Tech specs: CMF Buds Pro 2 specs.