Nothing Buds 2
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
These earbuds deliver solid battery life and a reasonable price point, with many parents appreciating the volume-limiting feature for kids. However, fit is a major sticking point — several reviewers note they are too large for small ears and struggle to stay in place, making the "kids" label misleading. Sound quality earns mixed marks: some find it excellent for the price, while others describe it as muffled or tinny.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Reasonable price
- Volume-limiting feature for kids
- Multiple ear tip sizes included
- Compact and portable design
Cons
- Too large for small ears
- Doesn't stay in place
- Misleading "kids" label
- Muffled or tinny sound quality
- Not ideal for young children
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Belkin SoundForm Nano 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Five Sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 28 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
Belkin SoundForm Nano 2
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 34 specs.
