Rank #4 in Best Wireless Earbuds 2026: 10 Ranked, and What the Battery Number Hides
CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Hi-Fi Sound, ANC
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 take fourth place in our wireless earbuds ranking, and they are the mid-price sweet spot. CMF is Nothing's budget sub-brand, and this is what happens when a design-led company works the affordable end: for GBP 59 you get active noise cancelling, an 11mm dynamic driver, a well-regarded sound, and a clever dial control on the case, with styling that usually costs more. At 4.4 stars over more than three thousand ratings, they are well proven for a mid-price pair.
The battery is strong read correctly: the listing quotes up to 43 hours, which is the case total, while the earbuds themselves do around 10 hours a charge — again longer per listen than the premium pairs. The ANC is genuinely effective for the money, taking the edge off commuting noise even if it will not match Bose or Apple in a test. The spec table carries the same careless catalogue fields that dog cheap earbuds: it lists a "Theme" of "Video Game", a frequency response of just "4000 Hz" and a sensitivity of "50 dB", none of which are real audio figures. They do not affect the earbuds; they are a reminder to trust the reviews over the spec sheet. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 3,181 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Battery per charge | About 10 hours|"up to 43h" is with the case |
|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Active ANC|effective for the money |
| Driver | 11mm dynamic |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Controls | Dial control on the case |
| Impedance | 32 ohm |
| Frequency response (as listed) | 4000 Hz|not a real audio figure |
| Sensitivity (as listed) | 50 dB|an implausible value |
| Catalogue oddity (as listed) | "Theme: Video Game" |
| Model number | B187 |
| ASIN | B0F5B56X84 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchaseVery good buds and service
“Very good buds, best I had. Plus the price is acceptable”
Verified purchaseAmazing
“It's Amazing specially if you're looking something really good for Calls .”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wireless Earbuds 2026: 10 Ranked, and What the Battery Number Hides.
Questions people ask
How long do the CMF Buds Pro 2 last on a charge?
About 10 hours per charge from the earbuds, with the listing's "up to 43 hours" being the earbuds plus the case's recharges added together. Ten hours per listen is generous and beats most premium pairs; the 43 is just how many top-ups you carry.
Is the noise cancelling any good at GBP 59?
Yes, genuinely effective for the price. It takes the edge off a commute's drone, though it will not silence a train the way the pricier Bose does. For real ANC without spending three figures, this is the pick of the middle tier.
What is the dial on the case for?
CMF puts a physical dial on the charging case that you can map to volume or noise-control modes, an unusual and handy touch at this price that most rivals leave to on-bud taps or the app.
Should Android users buy these?
They suit most Android users well as an affordable ANC pair. Those specifically chasing hi-res audio with the right codecs will get more from the Sennheiser or a dearer pair; for everyone else the CMF is better value.
Why does the spec sheet list a "Video Game" theme and odd audio numbers?
Those are catalogue-field errors — a stray "Theme", a "4000 Hz" frequency response and a "50 dB" sensitivity that are not meaningful audio specs. They are common on cheap-earbud listings and do not reflect the hardware; judge these on the reviews.
Do they have a wireless charging case?
The listing does not state wireless charging for the case, so assume USB-C charging only. If wireless case charging matters, the Anker P30i and P20i offer it at a lower price.
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