CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
Technics EAH-AZ100
What Buyers Say
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
The CMF Buds 2 Plus deliver exceptional audio quality and value, especially for their sub-$100 price point. Users praise the superb sound, effective ANC, spatial audio, and comfortable fit, though some note limited touch controls and mediocre noise cancellation in noisy environments. The Nothing app enhances the experience with customization, but classical music performance and bass-heavy default EQ may not suit everyone.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Excellent value for money
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Spatial audio feature
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Limited touch controls on left bud only
- Mediocre noise cancellation in loud environments
- No track backward skip
- No volume down control
- Poor battery charge indicator on case
Technics EAH-AZ100
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Technics EAH-AZ100 earbuds, praising the exceptional sound quality, especially with LDAC and Dolby Atmos, and the surprisingly effective AI-powered call noise cancellation that blocks out background noise like screaming kids or car washes. Comfort, customization via the app, and solid battery life are also highlighted. The only potential downside mentioned is the high price, but most feel the premium features justify the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with LDAC
- AI-powered call noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Customizable EQ via app
- Solid battery life
Cons
- High price point
- ANC slightly weaker than AZ80
Scores
Specifications
| CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus | Technics EAH-AZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 5 x Eartip Pairs |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | AVRCP, A2DP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback | 15 min. for 90 min. playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 61.5 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Technics EAH-AZ100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.