Nothing Buds 2
Yamaha TW-E7B
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
Yamaha TW-E7B
The Yamaha TW-E7B earbuds receive polarized feedback. Sound quality is widely praised as exceptional, with rich mids and immersive detail that rivals top competitors. However, many users report severe Bluetooth connectivity issues, a finicky app that requires manual reconnection each time, and a lack of wireless charging. Fit and noise cancellation are generally good, but the large size and button controls divide opinion.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Rich mids and vocal clarity
- Good noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with foam tips
- Excellent Bluetooth range
Cons
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- App requires manual reconnection
- No wireless charging
- Large earbud size
- Buttons instead of touch controls
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Yamaha TW-E7B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | advanced |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Yamaha headphones experience app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
Yamaha TW-E7B
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.