Nothing Buds 2
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about these Panasonic earbuds, praising their excellent sound quality for the price. The comfortable fit with multiple tip sizes and color options are also frequently mentioned as strong points. A recurring minor concern is compatibility with newer smartphones that lack a headphone jack, but the overall value is considered outstanding.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Color options available
- Good build quality for the price
Cons
- Adapter may be needed for newer smartphones
- No inline controls or microphone
- Basic design may not appeal to all
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | — | small, medium, large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 24 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 97 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Panasonic ErgoFit Wired Earbuds With Microphone, 3.5mm Jack In-Ear Headphones Corded, Wired Headphones With Microphone & Controller, Custom-Fit Earpieces, for Phones & Laptops, RP-TCM125-K (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| 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
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Ergofit RP-TCM125-W offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 35 specs.
