Nothing Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
The Samsung Galaxy Buds receive mixed feedback from refurbished buyers. Many praise the sound quality, comfortable fit, and easy pairing with Samsung phones, especially for the discounted price. However, several users report issues with refurbished units arriving dirty, scratched, or with one earbud failing after a few months, leading to disappointment. Battery life is generally adequate but not exceptional, and some find the in-ear design uncomfortable or prone to falling out.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good value for refurbished price
- Secure in-ear seal
Cons
- Refurbished units often dirty or scratched
- One earbud may fail after a few months
- Short battery life on some units
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Earbuds may fall out during use
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds R170 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | three adjustable ear tip and wingtip sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Galaxy Buds True Wireless Earbuds (Wireless Charging Case included), White – US Version |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 3 minutes of charging gives you one hour of play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable, Galaxy Buds+ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX2 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds R170
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
