Nothing Buds 2
Xmenha X57
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
Xmenha X57
These sleep earbuds receive mixed feedback from users. While many praise their comfort for side sleeping and excellent waterproofing for shower use, a significant number report durability issues like short battery life, random beeping, and charging problems after a few months. The hard plastic design causes ear pain for some, and the sound quality is generally considered good but not exceptional.
Pros
- Comfortable for side sleeping
- Excellent waterproofing for shower
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life in case
- Snug fit for everyday use
Cons
- Uncomfortable after an hour
- Hard plastic causes ear pain
- Short battery life after months
- Random beeping during sleep
- Charging issues over time
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Xmenha X57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 72 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 | 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
Xmenha X57
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.