Nothing Buds 2
Moondrop Gravity -Pro Gaming Series Rays
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
Moondrop Gravity -Pro Gaming Series Rays
The Moondrop Rays IEMs are generally well-liked for their excellent sound clarity, comfort, and value in gaming, especially for titles like Valorant and CS2. However, several users report issues with the cable causing volume fluctuations or lacking left/right markings, and the silicone ear tips can be very difficult to attach. The noise cancellation and microphone quality receive mixed feedback, but the company's warranty support is praised.
Pros
- Excellent sound clarity
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Great value for gaming
- Good noise cancellation
- USB-C connectivity
Cons
- Cable issues (volume fluctuation, no L/R markings)
- Difficult to attach silicone ear tips
- Microphone quality is mediocre
- Scratches easily on metal parts
- Software/app has account issues
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Moondrop Gravity -Pro Gaming Series Rays | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 7 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 39 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 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 | MOONDROP app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Moondrop Gravity -Pro Gaming Series Rays
- Strong sound (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
