Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
84 Overall Score
vs
JBL Vibe Buds 2
JBL
60 Overall Score
Scores
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Calls
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JBL Vibe Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | swappable ear canal tips |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JBL Vibe Buds 2 - True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with JBL Pure Bass Sound & Smart Ambient Technology, 4mics for Crisp, Clear Calls, up to 40Hrs of Playback, IP54 Dust & Water Resistant (Pink) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 minutes on a USB type-C charging cable will give you another three hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| 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 battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
JBL Vibe Buds 2
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
No current pricing available
JBL Vibe Buds 2
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
