Soundcore P20i
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
Soundcore P20i
The Anker Soundcore P25i earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their exceptional sound quality, comfort, and battery life, especially given the low price point. Users highlight rich bass, clear highs, and a secure fit for activities like gym workouts. The quick charge feature and companion app with EQ and low-latency mode are also appreciated. A few Q&A items remain unanswered, but the overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Rich bass and clear highs
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Impressive battery life
- Quick charge feature
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Some Q&A unanswered
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
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore P20i | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | s | — |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 10★ | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | — |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Water Resistant | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 Mins = 2H | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | AI | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | soundcore app | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore P20i
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
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
Pricing
Soundcore P20i offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
