Nothing Buds 2
BASN MMCX Bunique123
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
BASN MMCX Bunique123
Users overwhelmingly praise the BASN MMCX Triple Driver In-Ear Monitors for their exceptional sound quality, with rich bass, clear mids, and detailed highs. Many appreciate the comfortable fit, multiple ear tip options, and detachable cables. However, a few note that the included carrying case is too small and tight, and some musicians find the high-mid roll-off requires EQ adjustment for live monitoring.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with rich bass
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip options
- Detachable cables for versatility
- Great noise isolation
- Premium build and design
Cons
- Included carrying case is too small
- High-mid roll-off requires EQ for live monitoring
- Bass slightly bloated around 100 Hz for some
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | BASN MMCX Bunique123 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | — | foam, silicone, silicone triple-flanged in three sizes each |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Detachable Cable, HiFi Stereo, Lightweight, Noise Isolation |
| 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 | iOS, Android |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
BASN MMCX Bunique123
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
