Nothing Buds 2
OnePlus Buds E513A
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
OnePlus Buds E513A
The OnePlus Buds 4 are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and effective ANC, which many reviewers say punch above their weight for the $100-120 price range. Comfort is a recurring point of contention: while some find them lightweight and comfortable for long wear, others report ear pain after extended use. The build quality of the charging case is frequently criticized as cheap and fragile, and the lack of wireless charging is noted as a downside. Overall, they are seen as a great value for OnePlus users, with some features like LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with strong bass
- Effective adaptive ANC
- Good battery life (9-12 hours)
- Lightweight and comfortable for many
- IP55 water and sweat resistance
Cons
- Cheap and fragile case build quality
- No wireless charging
- Comfort issues for some users (ear pain)
- Mediocre transparency mode
- LHDC and AI translation limited to OnePlus devices
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | OnePlus Buds E513A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | l |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 40 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LHDC 5.0 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.6699999570846558 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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
OnePlus Buds E513A
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 37 specs.