Nothing Buds 2
JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
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
JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these JBL earbuds, praising their excellent value for money, impressive battery life, and comfortable fit. Many highlight the seamless auto-pairing and charging features, though a few note that the volume could be louder and the touch controls can be accidentally triggered. Overall, the product is highly recommended for its performance at a budget-friendly price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Seamless auto-pairing and charging
- Great sound quality
Cons
- Volume could be higher
- Touch controls can be accidentally triggered
- Mode switching can lower volume unintentionally
- Black color hard to see if dropped
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 22 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★ | 20.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant compatible |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
JVC Marshmallow Plus HAA25TB
- Strong battery (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.
