Nothing Buds 2
Devialet Gemini II
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
Devialet Gemini II
The Devialet Gemini II earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, with many users calling them the best-sounding wireless earbuds they have ever heard. The bass is deep and clear, mids and highs are crisp, and the overall audio fidelity is praised by audiophiles. However, significant and recurring complaints about Bluetooth connectivity issues, such as random disconnections and earbuds stopping playback after loud noises, prevent many from giving a perfect score. Call quality is also noted as mediocre by several reviewers, and the high price point makes these flaws harder to accept.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and clear bass
- Crisp highs and mids
- Audiophile-grade audio fidelity
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Earbuds disconnect after loud noises
- Mediocre call quality
- High price for flawed performance
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Devialet Gemini II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 120 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 120 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Devialet Gemini |
| 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
Devialet Gemini II
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 10.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.
