Nothing Buds 2
Philips TAUE101BK/00
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
Philips TAUE101BK/00
The Philips TAE2146BK/00 in-ear headphones receive mixed feedback, with many praising the superb sound quality and value for money, especially for jazz, rock, and pop. However, a significant minority report extremely poor sound quality, cheap build materials, and misleading product descriptions. The USB-C connection and comfortable fit are commonly appreciated, but the microphone is noted as weak.
Pros
- Superb sound quality for jazz, rock, pop
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- USB-C connectivity
- Durable cable resists bending
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some users
- Cheap plastic build
- Very thin wire
- Misleading product photos and descriptions
- Weak microphone
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Philips TAUE101BK/00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | three sizes of interchangeable rubber ear tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | PHILIPS Wired Earbuds 3.5mm jack connector with Microphone, in Ear Headphones with mic, Powerful Bass, Lightweight, 3.5mm jack connector Wired Earphones, 3-Button in-line Remote Ear Buds (Black-Gray) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| 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 | voice assistant |
| 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
Philips TAUE101BK/00
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
