Nothing Buds 2
Betron B25RD
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
Betron B25RD
The Betron earphones deliver impressive bass and clear highs for the price, with many users praising the noise isolation and comfortable fit. However, durability is a recurring concern, as some units fall apart or develop sound issues in one earbud. The long cord is appreciated by some but can be cumbersome during workouts. Overall, they offer great value for casual listening and travel.
Pros
- Impressive bass and clear highs
- Good noise isolation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for the price
- Long cord for easy movement
Cons
- Durability issues (earbuds fall apart)
- Left earbud sound loss
- Long cord can be cumbersome during workouts
- No volume control on cable
- Bass unclear unless earbuds compressed
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Betron B25RD | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Bud |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 112 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Lightweight, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Tangle Free Cord |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Audio jack |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 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★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
Betron B25RD
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Betron B25RD offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
