CMF Buds 2 Plus Review: Punchy Bass, Long Battery Life & Great ANC — Are They Worth It?

Design & Comfort

The Buds 2 Plus feature a minimalist matte finish with a semi-transparent lid — a subtle nod to Nothing’s design language. They’re compact and lightweight, fitting snugly without ear fatigue even after long usage.

In the box:

• Earbuds with silicone tips (S/M/L)
• Type-C charging case
• User manual & quick pairing guide

Sound Quality & Bass Performance

These buds shine when it comes to bass delivery. With 11mm dynamic drivers, the sound profile is tuned to deliver deep, thumping lows without muddying mids or highs.

Audio profile:

• Deep and responsive bass
• Balanced vocals and treble
• Custom EQ available via CMF app

Best for: Hip-hop, EDM, podcasts, casual listening

Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

At this price, the ANC is surprisingly effective. It blocks out most ambient noise like fan hums, light traffic, and office chatter. While it may not rival flagship-level ANC, it punches above its class.

• Up to 42 dB noise cancellation
• Transparency Mode works well for conversations

Battery Life & Charging

Battery life is another win. You get:

• Up to 8 hours (buds only) on a single charge
• Up to 36 hours with charging case
• Fast charging: 10 mins = ~5 hours playback

Great for travel, commutes, and all-day usage.

Touch Controls & Features

The Buds 2 Plus offer customizable touch gestures for play/pause, volume, ANC mode switching, and voice assistant access.

Bonus: Low-latency mode for gaming & video streaming (via CMF app)

Call Quality & Connectivity

Equipped with 4 mics and AI ENC, the call quality is clear for most environments. Background noise is filtered effectively during calls.

Connectivity:

• Bluetooth 5.3
• Instant pairing with Android & iOS
• Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair supported