Nothing Buds 2
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
What Buyers Say
Nothing Buds 2
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
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
Overall, users praise the impressive sound quality, especially the bass and Bose-tuned audio, as well as the effective ANC and good battery life. However, several complaints center on the bulky charging case, inconsistent charging, and wind buffeting noise outdoors. Fit issues and sensor problems also detract from an otherwise positive experience.
Pros
- Impressive bass and sound quality
- Effective noise cancelling
- Good battery life
- Bose-tuned audio
- Comfortable fit options
Cons
- Bulky charging case
- Inconsistent charging
- Wind buffeting noise outdoors
- Ear tips too small for some
- Sensor issues with sunlight
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97.0999984741211 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97.0999984741211 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds, Sound by Bose, Bluetooth Headphones, Premium Noise Cancelling, Up to 40 Hrs Battery, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Leopard |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 29 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Skull-iQ |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
No current pricing available
Skullcandy Method S2MTW-T995
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
