Nothing Buds 2
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
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
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
The Bose QuietComfort earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, comfort, and effective noise cancellation, especially for music and general use. However, a significant number of complaints focus on fit issues (earbuds falling out or being too large), connectivity problems (random cutouts, disconnections), and a flimsy charging case. Some users also report inconsistent noise cancellation in noisy environments and issues with the left earbud. Overall, while many are satisfied, the product's reliability and fit are common concerns.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Great bass
- Good app features
Cons
- Fit issues (falling out)
- Connectivity problems
- Flimsy charging case
- Inconsistent noise cancellation
- Left earbud issues
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones, with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Ice Blue - Limited Edition |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 20 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 29.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Hands-Free Voice Control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | QCE App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 38 specs.
