Nothing Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud
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 True Wireless Earbud
The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective active noise cancellation, and comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options. Users appreciate the long battery life, fast charging, and attractive color choices, though some note the lack of wireless charging and occasional fit issues for small ears. A few users experienced headaches from the ANC or wished for wing tips, but overall the earbuds are seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tips
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Fit issues for small ears
- ANC may cause headaches for some
- No wing tips
- Ambient sound not clear for conversations
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 True Wireless Earbud | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Noise Cancelling, Comfort Fit In Ear, Auto Switch Audio, Long Battery Life, Touch Control, White [US Version, 1Yr Manufacturer Warranty] |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Bixby |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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 True Wireless Earbud
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (23rd percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.