Nothing Buds 2
BASN BmasterX
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 BmasterX
The BASN Bmaster X in-ear monitors receive mostly positive feedback for their sound clarity, comfort, and build quality. However, a few users report issues with distortion and weak bass, which may be a concern for certain applications like live stage monitoring. Overall, they are considered a solid value in their price range.
Pros
- Sound clarity and detail
- Comfortable fit
- Durable build quality
- High-quality cable
- Good value for price
Cons
- Weak bass response
- Distortion issues
- Intermittent sound cutting out
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | BASN BmasterX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 7 fit-tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.24 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | BASN BmasterX in Ear Audio Monitor, Hybrid 6 Drivers IEM Earphones with Crystal Clear Sound, Detachable Cable Plus Carrying Case Fit Kit for Musician, Stage, Studio (3.5mm & 4.4mm Jack, Black/White) |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
BASN BmasterX
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 7.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 36 specs.
