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Google Pixel Buds 2a vs Nothing CMF Buds 2

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Hazel · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Pixel Buds 2a are Google's noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds, with a Google Tensor A1 chip, Bluetooth 5.4 and an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud. This record is the Hazel colour from the UK Google Store; Google rates the earbuds at up to 7 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the USB-C charging case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Dust, sweat and water resistanceEarbuds IP54; case IPX4IP55 (earbuds)

4.7 gWeight4.5 g

2 of 8 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.

See the 8 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Nothing CMF Buds 2

6974434225053 · Light Green · UK

CMF Buds 2 light green earbuds in an open light green charging case marked Buds 2

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Exact model & source notes

CMF Buds 2 (store SKU 6974434225053 in Light Green on the UK and US Nothing stores) are true wireless earbuds from Nothing's CMF sub-brand with hybrid ANC up to 48 dB, an 11 mm driver with Dirac tuning, six microphones and Bluetooth 5.4 with dual connection.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Google Pixel Buds 2a UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

Nothing CMF Buds 2 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE5 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 05

Weight per earbud

Manufacturer-stated mass of one earbud, plotted only when both sources state a per-earbud figure. The charging case is separate. This is not a comfort or fit rating.

Google Pixel Buds 2a4.7 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside.

Source 1 Source 2

Nothing CMF Buds 24.5 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 41.5 g.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Google Pixel Buds 2aBluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case

Nothing CMF Buds 2Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs remains unverified. Fast charging is quoted with a Type-C charging cable.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Google Pixel Buds 2aEarbuds: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.

Nothing CMF Buds 2Earbuds up to 7.5 hours with ANC on and 13.5 hours with ANC off; with the charging case 32 hours with ANC on and 55 hours with ANC off.

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 7 h ANC on / 8.5 h ANC off; with case 30 h / 35 h).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Drivers

Google Pixel Buds 2aCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)

Nothing CMF Buds 2Custom 11 mm dynamic driver, PMI + PU diaphragm, Dirac Opteo tuning

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Earbud controls

Google Pixel Buds 2aCapacitive touch (tap) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection

Nothing CMF Buds 2Touch controls: double tap to skip forward or answer/hang up calls; triple tap to skip back or reject calls; tap and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Customisable (footnote 7): double tap, triple tap, tap & hold and double tap & hold can be set to next song, previous song, volume up, volume down, voice assistant or switching noise cancellation modes, via phone settings on Nothing OS 1.5.6+ or the Nothing X app on Android 6.0+/iOS 13+.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Google Pixel Buds 2aIn-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)

Nothing CMF Buds 2In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · A pair of earbuds and a charging case; ear tips in sizes S, M and L are in the box. Nothing does not state the ear tip material.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Google Pixel Buds 2aEarbuds IP54; case IPX4

Nothing CMF Buds 2IP55 (earbuds)

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

The specification lists 'IPX2 case', but footnote 4 says the charging case is not rated for water-proofing; the case rating is therefore left out. · Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Weight

In Visual facts

Google Pixel Buds 2a4.7 g

Nothing CMF Buds 24.5 g

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 41.5 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions

Google Pixel Buds 2aEach earbud (with medium eartip): 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8 mm; charging case: 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm

Nothing CMF Buds 2Each earbud 33.4 x 20.6 x 22.8 mm; charging case 53.3 x 53.3 x 23 mm (height x width x depth)

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (12)

Companion app

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Nothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updates

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 6.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Earbuds 53 mAh each; case 460 mAh

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charge time

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Full charge 93 minutes; earbuds in case 62 minutes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Charging time table. Nothing's copy adds that a 10-minute top-up gives 7.5 hours of playback.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone chip

Google Pixel Buds 2aGoogle Tensor A1 (each earbud)

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2AAC, SBC

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Quick pairing

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In-ear detection

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Yes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low lag mode

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game Mode

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · The Other features table says 'less than 110 ms under Game Mode' with a Nothing Phone; footnote 5 says latency can be reduced to as low as 110 ms with Nothing phones and Game Mode on. Source field: Low lag mode.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multipoint (dual connection)

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Yes

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Security updates

Google Pixel Buds 2aAutomatic security updates for at least three years

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US.

Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs

Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sound features

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Dirac Opteo, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and Dirac

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · The Sound features table says 'Ultra Bass Technology'; the product copy calls it 'Ultra Bass Technology 2.0'.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Google Pixel Buds 2aNot verified

Nothing CMF Buds 2Spatial Audio Effect (HRTF-based)

Sources

Google Pixel Buds 2a

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Manufacturer specification · Nothing says it is powered by an HRTF-based algorithm; head tracking is not mentioned.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

2 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Google Pixel Buds 2a

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Google Pixel Buds 2a

What it brings

Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, Transparency mode and in-ear pressure relief are included, powered by the Tensor A1 chip in each earbud.
Manufacturer source
The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside and measures 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm; each earbud weighs 4.7 g with the medium eartip.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The case charges only over USB-C; Google lists no wireless charging and no case speaker for this model, and the earbuds have two microphones each and tap-only touch controls.
Manufacturer source
Rated ANC-on battery is 7 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case. Full feature access requires a Google Account and an Android 6.0 or newer phone.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Nothing CMF Buds 2

What it brings

Nothing rates 13.5 hours per charge and 55 hours with the case with ANC off, or 7.5 and 32 hours with ANC on.
Manufacturer source
Six microphones with wind-noise reduction are aimed at calls, and the earbuds are rated IP55.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs is not established by the retained source.
Manufacturer source
Nothing lists USB-C case charging; wireless charging support is not established by the retained source. The page gives conflicting case water-resistance statements.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

22 of 22 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Google Pixel Buds 2a and Nothing CMF Buds 2
Specification	Google Pixel Buds 2a	Nothing CMF Buds 2

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two separate earbuds with a charging case; eartips in four size options (extra small, small, medium attached to earbuds, large) are in the box. Google does not state the eartip material. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · A pair of earbuds and a charging case; ear tips in sizes S, M and L are in the box. Nothing does not state the ear tip material. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	In-ear, true wireless (eartips in four sizes)	In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)
WeightDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Each earbud with the medium eartip. The charging case weighs 47.6 g with the earbuds inside. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 41.5 g. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	4.7 g	4.5 g
DimensionsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Each earbud (with medium eartip): 23.1 x 16.0 x 17.8 mm; charging case: 50.0 x 24.5 x 57.2 mm	Each earbud 33.4 x 20.6 x 22.8 mm; charging case 53.3 x 53.3 x 23 mm (height x width x depth)
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 The specification lists 'IPX2 case', but footnote 4 says the charging case is not rated for water-proofing; the case rating is therefore left out. · Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Earbuds IP54; case IPX4	IP55 (earbuds)

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · No wireless charging is listed for this case. Google states it pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device; full feature access needs a Google Account, an Android 6.0+ companion phone and an internet connection. No codec list is published on the specification page. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs remains unverified. Fast charging is quoted with a Type-C charging cable. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Bluetooth 5.4 (each earbud); USB-C charging port on the case	Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Google's stated listening-time ratings on the UK and US specification pages; the page gives no further test conditions. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Google Store (US) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 7 h ANC on / 8.5 h ANC off; with case 30 h / 35 h). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Earbuds: up to 7 hours with Active Noise Cancellation on, up to 10 hours with it off. With the charging case: up to 20 hours total with ANC on, up to 27 hours with ANC off. A 5-minute charge in the case gives up to 1 hour with ANC on.	Earbuds up to 7.5 hours with ANC on and 13.5 hours with ANC off; with the charging case 32 hours with ANC on and 55 hours with ANC off.
Charge time Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Charging time table. Nothing's copy adds that a 10-minute top-up gives 7.5 hours of playback. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Full charge 93 minutes; earbuds in case 62 minutes
Bluetooth codecs Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	AAC, SBC
Multipoint (dual connection) Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Low lag mode Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · The Other features table says 'less than 110 ms under Game Mode' with a Nothing Phone; footnote 5 says latency can be reduced to as low as 110 ms with Nothing phones and Game Mode on. Source field: Low lag mode. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game Mode
Quick pairing Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair
Battery capacity Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Earbuds 53 mAh each; case 460 mAh

Headphone chip Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 No source recorded.	Google Tensor A1 (each earbud)	Not provided
DriversDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic driver (each earbud)	Custom 11 mm dynamic driver, PMI + PU diaphragm, Dirac Opteo tuning
Spatial audio Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Nothing says it is powered by an HRTF-based algorithm; head tracking is not mentioned. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Spatial Audio Effect (HRTF-based)
Sound features Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · The Sound features table says 'Ultra Bass Technology'; the product copy calls it 'Ultra Bass Technology 2.0'. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Dirac Opteo, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and Dirac

Microphone Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Two microphones per earbud; Clear Calling and wind-blocking mesh covers. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Six HD microphones in total (three per bud) with Clear Voice Technology 3.0 and Wind Noise Reduction 3.0. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Yes	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5, plus Transparency mode and active in-ear pressure relief. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Hybrid ANC up to 48 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over up to 5200 Hz, with Environmental Adaptive mode and Transparency mode. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Yes	Yes

Earbud controlsDifferent Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Customisable (footnote 7): double tap, triple tap, tap & hold and double tap & hold can be set to next song, previous song, volume up, volume down, voice assistant or switching noise cancellation modes, via phone settings on Nothing OS 1.5.6+ or the Nothing X app on Android 6.0+/iOS 13+. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Capacitive touch (tap) for music, calls and voice assistant; IR proximity in-ear detection	Touch controls: double tap to skip forward or answer/hang up calls; triple tap to skip back or reject calls; tap and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode.
Security updates Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a Manufacturer specification · Counted from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. Google Store (UK) — Pixel Buds 2a Technical Specs Nothing CMF Buds 2 No source recorded.	Automatic security updates for at least three years	Not provided
Companion app Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 6.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Nothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updates
In-ear detection Sources Google Pixel Buds 2a No source recorded. Nothing CMF Buds 2 Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Yes

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Wearing style: In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)
Wired / wireless connections: Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case

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Wired / wireless connections: Bluetooth 5.3; Classic Audio or compatible LE Audio (LC3)

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