Nothing Buds 2
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
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
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
The JBL Vibe Buds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and long battery life. Users appreciate the comfortable fit and the companion app with its equalizer and ambient sound control. However, a significant and recurring complaint is the open-top charging case, which risks losing earbuds and collecting debris, and some users find the touch controls finicky or the earbuds prone to falling out without the correct ear tip size.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Useful companion app with equalizer
Cons
- Open charging case collects debris
- Risk of losing earbuds from open case
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Earbuds may fall out without correct ear tip size
- Reconnection process after auto-shutoff is inconvenient
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 sizes included |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JBL Vibe Buds - True Wireless Earbuds, Smart Ambient, VoiceAware, Up to 32 Total Hours of Battery Life with Speed Charging, Water and dust Resistant, JBL Deep Bass Sound (Beige) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 32 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
JBL Vibe JBLVBUDSBEGAM
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
