Nothing Buds 2

Nothing Buds 2

Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
kurdene N9inew

kurdene N9inew

kurdene
41 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nothing Buds 2

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 9
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 5

kurdene N9inew

72 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

These earbuds offer great value for the price, with many users praising the battery life, comfort, and ease of pairing. However, some reviewers note that the sound quality is mediocre, the case feels cheap, and the physical control button can be annoying. Overall, they are a solid budget option but not for audiophiles.

Pros
  • Great battery life
  • Fast charging
  • Comfortable fit
  • Easy pairing
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Poor sound quality for some
  • Cheap plastic case
  • Physical button can be annoying
  • Bulky and heavy for sleeping
  • Mediocre bass for advertised deep bass
👍 Battery life 5
🤔 Build quality 5
🤔 Sound quality 6
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Comfort 4
👍 Ease of pairing 3

Scores

Budget
Nothing
88
kurdene
53
Gaming
Nothing
86
kurdene
37
Commute
Nothing
82
kurdene
33
Travel
Nothing
79
kurdene
35
Fitness
Nothing
78
kurdene
25
Calls
Nothing
71
kurdene
28
Music
Nothing
65
kurdene
36

Specifications

Nothing Buds 2kurdene N9inew
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear Tips—three sizes of silicone ear tips
Weight0.04 kg★—
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm13.199999809265137 mm★
Drivers2★—
Freq Max5 kHz★—
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
CodecsSBC, AAC—
Noise Control
ANC✓★—
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.45.4
Multipoint✓★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life13.5 hrs★12 hrs
Charge Time0.16599999368190765 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 7.5 hours playback10 minutes of charging delivers 2 hours of playtime
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery55 hrs60 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✗—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓★—
Features
Voice AssistantChatGPTSiri
Touch Controls✓✓
AppNothing X—
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIP55—

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

kurdene N9inew

  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
  • Below average comfort (29th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Nothing Buds 21.849score per dollar
vs
kurdene N9inew0.851score per dollar

Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.2x better value for money

Nothing Buds 2

kurdene N9inew

Verdict

★ Winner: Nothing Buds 2

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.

Nothing Buds 2 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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