Shokz OpenFit Pro
Shokz
71 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Shokz OpenFit Pro
No customer feedback yet
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The CMF Buds 2 are widely praised for delivering excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit at an affordable price. Users highlight the rich bass, clear vocals, and solid ANC performance that rivals more expensive models. While some note the bass can be slightly overpowering and the touch controls have limited customization, the overall value is considered outstanding. The long battery life, USB-C charging, and premium build further cement these as a top budget choice.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with rich bass
- Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life with USB-C charging
- Premium build and design
Cons
- Bass can be slightly overpowering
- Limited touch control customization
- Case lacks functional dial
- Case is somewhat bulky
- No Google Fast Pair support
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
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Specifications
| Shokz OpenFit Pro | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dual-diaphragm | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 50 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | Open-Ear Noise Reduction | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | Bluetooth 6.1 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.1699999570846558 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10min=4hrs | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Shokz App | Nothing X |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Shokz OpenFit Pro
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.