Nothing Buds 2
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
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
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
The Yamaha TW-E3B earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their powerful, lifelike sound quality and physical button controls, which many users prefer over touch sensors. However, several reviewers note the lack of active noise cancellation, occasional connectivity issues with the app, and a fit that may not suit smaller ears. Battery life and build quality are praised, and the value at sale prices is considered excellent.
Pros
- Powerful, lifelike sound quality
- Physical button controls
- Excellent battery life
- Good build quality
- Great value on sale
Cons
- No active noise cancellation
- Occasional app connectivity issues
- Fit may be poor for small ears
- Bulky case
- Microphone quality could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Yamaha TW-E5BGR | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 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★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Yamaha Headphone Control |
| 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
Yamaha TW-E5BGR
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 8.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
