Nothing Buds 2
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
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
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
The Back Bay Tempo 30 earbuds are generally well-received, especially for their impressive bass, comfortable fit for small ears, and excellent value at around $50. Users praise the clear sound quality, easy pairing, and effective noise cancellation, though some report durability issues like earbuds failing after months or volume imbalances. Connectivity can be finicky with limited Bluetooth range and occasional dropouts, and the touch controls are overly sensitive for some.
Pros
- Impressive bass with bass boost mode
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Excellent value for money at ~$50
- Clear sound quality
- Easy pairing and connectivity
Cons
- Limited Bluetooth range (~60-70 feet)
- Occasional audio dropouts
- Overly sensitive touch controls
- Durability issues (earbud failure after months)
- Volume imbalance in one earbud over time
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Back Bay Audio Tempo 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded tips (earbud tips) |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra-Small to XXL |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Back Bay Audio Wireless Earbuds for Small Ears, Award-Winning Sound w/Bass Mode, Durable Sweatproof Bluetooth Earbuds, Comfortable for All Ears |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 32 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | iOS |
| 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
Back Bay Audio Tempo 30
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.
