Nothing Buds 2
EarFun Air Pro 3
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
EarFun Air Pro 3
The Earfun AirPro 3 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, impressive active noise cancellation, and remarkable battery life, especially given their budget-friendly price point. Users praise the customizable EQ via the app, comfortable fit, and reliable multipoint connection. A few minor criticisms include a noticeable change in sound signature between ANC modes and some wind noise due to the earbud design, but overall, these are considered a fantastic value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Impressive active noise cancellation
- Remarkable battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Sound signature changes between ANC modes
- Wind noise due to earbud design
- Cannot disable voice prompts when changing modes
- Out-of-box sound profile too bass-forward for some
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | EarFun Air Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | soft silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.16670000553131104 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 45 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 | EarFun Audio App |
| 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
EarFun Air Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.
