Nothing Buds 2
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
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
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
The Soundcore Liberty 4 NC earbuds are praised for their excellent value, solid noise cancellation, and good sound quality at an affordable price. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, long battery life, and wireless charging case, though some note that the ANC is not perfect and higher-pitched sounds can leak through. Fit issues are common, with some users needing third-party ear tips, and the lack of notifications on iPhones is a drawback. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to premium earbuds like AirPods Pro and Pixel Buds Pro.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Solid noise cancellation for price
- Good sound quality
- Customizable EQ in app
- Long battery life
Cons
- ANC not perfect for high-pitched sounds
- Fit issues with stock ear tips
- Sound leakage at high volume
- No notifications on iPhone
- Transparency mode could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | multiple sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 11★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 10 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 123 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.16699999570846558 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 4 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Soundcore |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.
