Nothing Buds 2
Linsoul Wan'er S.G TANGZU Wan’er S.G
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
Linsoul Wan'er S.G TANGZU Wan’er S.G
The Linsoul TANGZU Wan'er S.G. IEMs are widely praised for their exceptional sound quality and value at around $25-30. Users highlight the clear, neutral soundstage and beautiful jade green design, though the cable feels cheap and the build is somewhat plasticky. The included eartips offer a great fit for most, and the overall performance rivals more expensive models, making them a top recommendation for budget IEM newcomers.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Beautiful jade green design with gold accents
- Comfortable fit with multiple eartip sizes
- Clear and neutral soundstage
- Great value at around $25-30
Cons
- Cheap-feeling cable
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks sub-bass rumble
- No cable slider included
- No instruction manual
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Linsoul Wan'er S.G TANGZU Wan’er S.G | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.16 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Linsoul TANGZU Wan’er S.G HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver PET Diaphragm in-Ear Earphone with Ergonomic Shape, Detachable Recessed 2Pin OFC Braided Cable for Audiophile Musician DJ Stage(Green, with Mic) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Linsoul Wan'er S.G TANGZU Wan’er S.G
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 31 specs.
