Nothing Buds 2
CCA ZSN Pro X
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
CCA ZSN Pro X
The KZ ZSN Pro X delivers outstanding sound quality for its low price, with deep bass, clear highs, and a wide soundstage that rivals much more expensive IEMs. Build quality is solid with metal faceplates and a detachable cable, though some users find the cable too short and the fit uncomfortable after extended wear. A few reports mention crackling with the stock cable and high sensitivity that can make volume control tricky. Overall, these are a fantastic value for budget-conscious audiophiles and gamers.
Pros
- Outstanding sound quality for the price
- Deep and punchy bass
- Clear and detailed highs
- Wide soundstage
- Solid metal build
Cons
- Short cable length
- Uncomfortable after extended wear for some
- Crackling noise with stock cable
- High sensitivity makes volume control difficult
- Right angle plug can be awkward
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | CCA ZSN Pro X | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 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 | — |
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
CCA ZSN Pro X
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.
