Nothing Buds 2
KZ ZS10 Pro
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
KZ ZS10 Pro
The KZ ZS10 Pro in-ear monitors receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, wide soundstage, and impressive detail retrieval. Users consistently praise the value for money, noting they outperform many more expensive competitors. A few minor concerns include the earpiece tip occasionally falling off and cable durability issues, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Wide soundstage
- Great value for money
- Excellent detail retrieval
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Earpiece tip occasionally falls off
- Cable durability issues
- Cable may cause one-sided audio
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | KZ ZS10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In Ear |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 5★ |
| Freq Min | — | 7 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 111 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| 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 | — |
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
KZ ZS10 Pro
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
KZ ZS10 Pro
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
