Nothing Buds 2
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
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
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
The Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, which many reviewers describe as the best they have ever heard from wireless earbuds, with clear separation of instruments and balanced bass and treble. Setup is generally easy, though some users note the quick-start guide is lacking and firmware updates can take up to 40 minutes. Comfort is good for most, but a few users experience fatigue with prolonged wear, and one verified reviewer reported a defect after six months where one earbud stopped working properly. Overall, these earbuds are recommended for audiophiles on a budget, especially if you are willing to use the equalizer app to fine-tune the sound.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with clear instrument separation
- Balanced bass and treble
- Easy setup and pairing
- Intuitive touch controls
- Good passive noise isolation
Cons
- One earbud failed after six months
- Firmware update takes up to 40 minutes
- Quick-start guide lacks information
- Comfort fatigue with prolonged wear
- Large fit may require getting used to
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 15 min for 1 h playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 27 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| 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
Sennheiser CX True Wireless CX200TW1 BLACK
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.