Nothing Buds 2
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of these earbuds, with several praising the secure fit and easy pairing. However, one verified reviewer found them only 'barely acceptable' at half price, citing that they wouldn't pay the full $220. A promotional reviewer noted the touch controls are finicky and there's no active noise cancellation, but overall recommends them for audiophiles prioritizing sound and design.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing with phone
- Good microphone clarity
Cons
- High price at full retail
- Finicky touch controls
- No active noise cancellation
- Battery life only 4 hours for some
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra small, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, LC3, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 55 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Smart Control App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
