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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Nothing CMF Buds 2 vs OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Nothing CMF Buds 2

6974434225053 · Light Green · UK

CMF Buds 2 light green earbuds in an open light green charging case marked Buds 2
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
WHAT DIFFERS
4.5 gWeight per earbud4.4 g
1 of 11 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 11 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

5481158589 · Starry Black · UK

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro earbuds in Starry Black above their closed speckled black charging case
Exact model & source notes

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro are true wireless earbuds with a 12.4 mm dynamic driver whose diaphragms have a titanium coating, hybrid ANC rated up to 49 dB and Bluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC. This record is the Starry Black colour (UK SKU 5481158589); OnePlus rates it at 5.5 hours with ANC on and 20 hours with the case.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

Nothing CMF Buds 2 UK & US retailers

UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro 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.

Nothing CMF Buds 24.5 g

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

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro4.4 g

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case weighs 38.2 g. Identical on the UK and US pages.

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 ↓

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

Wired / wireless connections

Nothing CMF Buds 2Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed; it is only supported on OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Bluetooth range is up to 10 m. No wireless charging is listed for the case.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

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.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds: 5.5 hours with ANC or Transparency on, 12 hours with ANC off. With the case: 20 hours with ANC on, 44 hours with ANC off. A 10-minute charge gives 4 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off.
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results at 50% volume using AAC; identical on the UK and US pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

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

Drivers

Nothing CMF Buds 2Custom 11 mm dynamic driver, PMI + PU diaphragm, Dirac Opteo tuning
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms
Sources

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

Companion app

Nothing CMF Buds 2Nothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updates
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProWireless Earphones app (OnePlus phones) or HeyMelody app (Android/iOS): custom settings and OTA upgrades
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery capacity

Nothing CMF Buds 2Earbuds 53 mAh each; case 460 mAh
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds 58 mAh; charging case 440 mAh
Sources

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

Charge time

Nothing CMF Buds 2Full charge 93 minutes; earbuds in case 62 minutes
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProWired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Show 5 more verified differences

Controls

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.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProTouch control: single tap none (default) or play/pause; double tap play/pause, previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; triple tap previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; touch and hold noise cancellation / Transparency; long touch and hold none (default), volume up or volume down
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Where several actions are listed for a gesture, they are options; the specification page lists Custom Settings supported by the Wireless Earphones / HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Wearing style

Nothing CMF Buds 2In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProIn-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in S, M and L)
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists Silicon eartips x 3 (S, M, L).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Nothing CMF Buds 2IP55 (earbuds)
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEarbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Footnote: 'Excludes charging case.' Water and dust resistance may be reduced as the device ages; liquid and dust damage are not covered under warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight per earbud

In Visual facts
Nothing CMF Buds 24.5 g
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro4.4 g
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case weighs 38.2 g. Identical on the UK and US pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

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

Dimensions

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)
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProEach earbud: 2.999 x 2.030 x 2.387 cm; charging case: 6.660 x 5.124 x 2.483 cm
Sources
Missing or non-comparable evidence (9)

Bass enhancement

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProBassWave 2.0
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

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

Durability testing

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro55 °C extreme temperature tested; case hinge tested to 20,000 folds; charging case drop tested from 1.5 m; earbud drop tested from 1.8 m
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results; actual performance may vary.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

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

Quick pairing

Nothing CMF Buds 2Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Find My Earbuds

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProYes
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Available on all OnePlus phones and in the HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview

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

Frequency response

Nothing CMF Buds 2Not verified
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro20~40KHz (as printed by OnePlus)
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded for this side.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The unit of the lower bound is not printed on the UK or US specification page.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs

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

Low lag mode

Nothing CMF Buds 2110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game Mode
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Sound features

Nothing CMF Buds 2Dirac Opteo, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and Dirac
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Spatial audio

Nothing CMF Buds 2Spatial Audio Effect (HRTF-based)
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 ProNot verified
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

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.

YOUR CHOICE

Nothing CMF Buds 2

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

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

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.
  • Six microphones with wind-noise reduction are aimed at calls, and the earbuds are rated IP55.

What to check

  • The manufacturer lists AAC and SBC codec support; support for other codecs is not established by the retained 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.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

What it brings

  • With ANC off, OnePlus rates the earbuds at 12 hours per charge and 44 hours with the case, and a 10-minute charge gives up to 11 hours with the case.
  • Each earbud weighs 4.4 g and the charging case 38.2 g, with dual connection and Google Fast Pair listed.

What to check

  • With ANC or Transparency on, battery drops to 5.5 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case.
  • Only AAC and SBC codecs are listed, the case charges by USB-C only, and the IP55 rating excludes the charging case.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
24 of 24 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Nothing CMF Buds 2 and OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
SpecificationNothing CMF Buds 2OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds (one pair) with a charging case; the box lists Silicon eartips x 3 (S, M, L).

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
In-ear, true wireless (ear tips in sizes S, M and L)In-ear, true wireless (silicone ear tips in S, M and L)
Weight per earbudDifferent
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud; the charging case weighs 38.2 g. Identical on the UK and US pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
4.5 g4.4 g
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)Each earbud: 2.999 x 2.030 x 2.387 cm; charging case: 6.660 x 5.124 x 2.483 cm
Dust, sweat and water resistanceDifferent
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Footnote: 'Excludes charging case.' Water and dust resistance may be reduced as the device ages; liquid and dust damage are not covered under warranty.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
IP55 (earbuds)Earbuds IP55 (charging case excluded)
Durability testing
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results; actual performance may vary.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
Not provided55 °C extreme temperature tested; case hinge tested to 20,000 folds; charging case drop tested from 1.5 m; earbud drop tested from 1.8 m
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Google Fast Pair is listed; it is only supported on OnePlus 6 series and later devices running Android 11 or later. Bluetooth range is up to 10 m. No wireless charging is listed for the case.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
Bluetooth 5.4 (AAC, SBC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the caseBluetooth 5.4 with AAC and SBC codecs; dual connection; USB-C wired charging on the case
Battery lifeDifferent
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · OnePlus laboratory results at 50% volume using AAC; identical on the UK and US pages.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
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.Earbuds: 5.5 hours with ANC or Transparency on, 12 hours with ANC off. With the case: 20 hours with ANC on, 44 hours with ANC off. A 10-minute charge gives 4 hours (earbuds) or 11 hours (earbuds + case) with ANC off.
Charge timeDifferent
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
Full charge 93 minutes; earbuds in case 62 minutesWired: earbuds about 60 minutes; earbuds + case about 80 minutes
Bluetooth codecs
Sources
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
AAC, SBCAAC, SBC
YesYes
Low lag mode
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded.

110 ms with a Nothing phone in Game ModeNot provided
Quick pairing
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded.

Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift PairNot provided
Battery capacityDifferent
Sources
Earbuds 53 mAh each; case 460 mAhEarbuds 58 mAh; charging case 440 mAh
Custom 11 mm dynamic driver, PMI + PU diaphragm, Dirac Opteo tuning12.4 mm dynamic driver with titanium-coated ('titanized') diaphragms
Spatial audio
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded.

Spatial Audio Effect (HRTF-based)Not provided
Sound features
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

No source recorded.

Dirac Opteo, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Custom EQ; tuning by Nothing and DiracNot provided
Frequency response
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · The unit of the lower bound is not printed on the UK or US specification page.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (US) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
Not provided20~40KHz (as printed by OnePlus)
Bass enhancement
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
Not providedBassWave 2.0
Microphone
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Three built-in microphones (two analogue and one digital) on each earbud, used with the Clear Call algorithm, ANC and an anti-wind noise algorithm; OnePlus notes that wind conditions can cause fluctuations in noise reduction.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
YesYes
Active noise cancellation
Sources
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
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Hybrid active noise cancellation (feedforward and feedback) rated up to 49 dB over a 4,000 Hz noise cancellation range (OnePlus laboratory results). OnePlus describes it as smart adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts to ambient sound. Transparency mode is listed.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro SpecsOnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
YesYes
Companion appDifferent
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
Nothing X app (Android and iOS): customise equaliser and controls, find my earbuds, low lag mode, software updatesWireless Earphones app (OnePlus phones) or HeyMelody app (Android/iOS): custom settings and OTA upgrades
ControlsDifferent
Sources
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 specificationsNothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — CMF Buds 2 product page with technical specifications
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Where several actions are listed for a gesture, they are options; the specification page lists Custom Settings supported by the Wireless Earphones / HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Specs
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.Touch control: single tap none (default) or play/pause; double tap play/pause, previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; triple tap previous, next, voice assistant or game mode; touch and hold noise cancellation / Transparency; long touch and hold none (default), volume up or volume down
YesNot provided
Find My Earbuds
Sources
Nothing CMF Buds 2

No source recorded.

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro

Manufacturer specification · Available on all OnePlus phones and in the HeyMelody app.

OnePlus (UK) — OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro overview
Not providedYes
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Sony LinkBuds Fit in Pink

Sony LinkBuds Fit

Weight per earbud
4.9 g
Wearing style
In-ear true wireless earbuds with fitting supporters
Wired / wireless connections
Bluetooth 5.3; Classic Audio or compatible LE Audio (LC3)
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