Nothing Buds 2
Shokz OpenFit 2
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
Shokz OpenFit 2
The Shokz OpenFit 2 earbuds are generally well-received, with users praising their comfort, secure fit, and impressive sound quality for an open-ear design. Many appreciate the long battery life, easy pairing, and suitability for activities like running and gym workouts. However, some users report issues with fit when wearing glasses, sound leakage at high volumes, and a lack of volume control on the earbuds themselves. A few users with larger ears or specific preferences found the fit less than perfect, but overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Secure fit during exercise
- Clear balanced sound
- Long battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- Sound leakage at high volumes
- Fit issues with glasses
- No volume control on earbuds
- Fit may not suit larger ears
- Ear discomfort for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Shokz OpenFit 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | — | l |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 17.299999237060547 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 50 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 16 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 96.5 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds T920-ST-BG-US | January 30, 2026 | Open-ear design hear your music and your surroundings | True wireless Bluetooth earbuds | Up to 11 hours o |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 48 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 56 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Shokz App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
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
Shokz OpenFit 2
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 40 specs.