Nothing Buds 2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
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
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
These earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs, praised by most users. However, they have notable flaws: weak ANC, occasional Bluetooth interference, and a buggy app. The high price is a concern, but many feel the audio performance justifies it, especially when bought on sale.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and rumbling bass
- Clear highs and mids
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Weak active noise cancellation
- Occasional Bluetooth interference
- Buggy companion app
- High price point
- Low maximum volume
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9.199999809265137 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium Wireless in-Ear Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Cancellation, Eucalyptus Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Bang & Olufsen app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average battery (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 15.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
