Nothing Buds 2
Hulaed Q28S
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
Hulaed Q28S
These earbuds are praised for their tiny size and comfort, especially for side sleepers, with good sound and battery life. However, many users report reliability issues, particularly the left earbud disconnecting or failing within months, and some find them painful. Anker's warranty support is helpful for some, but others are left frustrated after the return period.
Pros
- Tiny and comfortable fit
- Great for side sleepers
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleep mode feature
Cons
- Left earbud disconnecting or failing
- Inconsistent reliability across units
- Painful for some users
- Issues after a few months of use
- Return period too short for defects
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Hulaed Q28S | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Invisible Sleep Headphones, Sleep Earbuds for Side Sleepers, Small Comfortable Noise Blocking Sleep Earphones,Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Earbuds, in-Ear Ear Buds for Sleeping - Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 | IPX6 |
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
Hulaed Q28S
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 31 specs.
