Nothing Buds 2
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
The SoundPEATS Air5 Lite earbuds are praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable open-ear design, and customizable app features. Users highlight the fast charging, reliable dual-device connectivity, and outstanding value for the price. A few note the battery life is average and the fit may not suit everyone, but overall satisfaction is high, especially given the affordable cost.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable open-ear design
- Fast charging (20-45 min for 4-6 hours)
- Reliable dual-device connectivity
- Customizable app with EQ and controls
Cons
- Average battery life (5-6 hours)
- Fit may be loose for some ears
- No active noise cancellation for user
- Microphone use reduces battery to under 3 hours
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | SoundPEATS Air5 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 12 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC environmental noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 15-minute quick charge for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | PeatsAudio |
| 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
SoundPEATS Air5 Lite
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.
