Nothing Buds 2
Promise Translucent CW61-1
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
Promise Translucent CW61-1
Overall, users are quite satisfied with these earbuds, praising the clear sound, strong bass, long battery life, and comfortable fit. However, a few negative points include a flimsy case that can break easily, difficulty removing the earbuds from the case, and lack of auto-off when stored. One user reported a defective unit, and another noted the fit may not work for small ears.
Pros
- Clear sound and strong bass
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for money
- Quick charging
Cons
- Flimsy case that breaks easily
- Difficulty removing earbuds from case
- No auto-off when stored
- Fit may not suit small ears
- Defective unit reported
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Promise Translucent CW61-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.15 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Promise Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth5.3 Earphones,40Hrs Play, ENC Noise Cancelling Mic,13mm Deep Bass,Remote Control for TikTok,YouTube Shorts Like,Smart Phone Laptop Computer Sports Headphones(Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
Promise Translucent CW61-1
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.