Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
Qecnato T12
Qecnato
51 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
Qecnato T12
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Qecnato T12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Qecnato Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones Sports, 75H Stereo Deep Bass Over Ear Buds with Earhooks, Bluetooth Earbuds with 4 ENC Mic, LED Display, IP7 Waterproof Earphone for Running, Pink |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | HFP, A2DP, HSP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 15 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 1.5 hours full charge |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 75 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
Qecnato T12
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.