Nothing Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and comfortable, secure fit. Users highlight the improved ergonomics, long battery life, and seamless integration with Samsung devices, though some note the touch controls can be finicky and the price is high. A few Q&A questions raise concerns about noise cancellation effectiveness and app permissions, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Expensive price
- Battery life not outstanding
- App permissions required
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | small / large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Voice Detect Mode, Lightweight, IPX7 Water Resistant (earbuds), Seamless Pairing, Low Latency, Active Noise Cancellation, Ambient Sound Mode, Built-in Microphone, Call functions |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Intelligent |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | Yes★ |
| 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 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | SmartThings |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 34 specs.