Nothing Buds 2
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and good sound quality for the price. However, some find them too large or uncomfortable, and there are complaints about cheap plastic build and connectivity issues. The ear wings are considered too soft to be effective, and the glossy case scratches easily.
Pros
- Secure fit that stays in place
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for users with ear infections
- USB-C charging cable included
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Cheap plastic build quality
- Connectivity issues with one side cutting out
- Ear wings too soft to be effective
- Glossy case prone to scratches
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | ICESOMNUS X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.27 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 | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 101 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Android Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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
ICESOMNUS X12 PRO
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.