Nothing Buds 2
Soundcore C40i
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
Soundcore C40i
The Soundcore C40i open-ear clip-on earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their comfort, secure fit, and good sound quality, especially for outdoor activities and calls. However, a significant number of users report issues with the right earbud failing after a few weeks, poor fit for some ear shapes, and mediocre noise isolation. While many praise the battery life and value, the recurring reliability problems and bulkiness are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Secure, doesn't fall out
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Great for outdoor activities
Cons
- Right earbud failure
- Poor fit for some ears
- Mediocre noise isolation
- Bulky design
- Not loud enough
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Soundcore C40i | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 21 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | Fast charge 10 minutes to get 2 hours more playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | soundcore app |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Soundcore C40i
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Soundcore C40i
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
