Nothing Buds 2
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
The Sony LinkBuds Open are praised for their unique open-ear design that provides exceptional comfort and situational awareness, making them ideal for all-day wear. Users love the lightweight build and clear mids/highs, but consistently note the lack of bass response as a major drawback. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, and the charging case offers quick top-ups. Overall, these earbuds excel for those prioritizing comfort and ambient sound over noise isolation and deep bass.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Excellent situational awareness
- Stable Bluetooth connectivity
Cons
- Lack of bass response
- Not secure for strenuous exercise
- Significant ambient noise intrusion
- Fingerprint magnet charging case
- Only supports SBC and AAC codecs
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 33 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2.5999999046325684 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 3-minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/W
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.