Nothing Buds 2
Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B
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/B
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, clear mids and highs, and smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures. However, the lack of bass response is a common disappointment, and the fit may not be secure enough for vigorous exercise. Battery life is solid at around 7-8 hours, with quick charging adding an hour in three minutes.
Pros
- Exceptional all-day comfort
- Lightweight and compact design
- Clear mids and highs
- Unique open-ear design for situational awareness
- Smart features like adaptive sound control and head gestures
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Fit may be loose during exercise
- No active noise cancellation
- Glossy case attracts fingerprints
- Limited codec support (SBC/AAC only)
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony LinkBuds Open WFL910/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra small, Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 30 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2.200000047683716 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★ | 12 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 |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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/B
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 38 specs.