Nothing Buds 2
sprtoybat Q38
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
sprtoybat Q38
The Q38 Bluetooth 5.4 wireless earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their strong connectivity, impressive sound quality, and long battery life. Users highlight the secure fit during workouts and the convenient LED battery display. A few concerns include a flimsy charging case lid and occasional durability issues after a few months, but overall, they are considered excellent value for the price.
Pros
- Strong Bluetooth connectivity
- Impressive sound clarity and bass
- Long battery life with charging case
- Secure fit during workouts
- Convenient LED battery display
Cons
- Flimsy charging case lid
- Durability issues after a few months
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Case feels cheap
- Not ideal for very small ears
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | sprtoybat Q38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Ear Buds Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones 68hrs Playtime Sport Earphones with LED Display ENC Noise Cancelling Mic, IPX7 Waterproof Earbuds with Hook for Sports/Workout/Running |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 68 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
sprtoybat Q38
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
sprtoybat Q38
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
