Nothing Buds 2

Nothing Buds 2

Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE

Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE

Piluyaa
57 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nothing Buds 2

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 9
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 5

Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE

68 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

These earbuds receive mixed feedback, with many praising their comfort for sleeping and long battery life, but some report severe discomfort and charging issues. The sound quality is generally good, though a few users find the fit painful or the alert beep too loud. Overall, they offer good value for the price but have notable drawbacks.

Pros
  • Long battery life
  • Comfortable for sleeping
  • Good sound quality
  • Secure fit
  • Discreet design
Cons
  • Uncomfortable for some users
  • Charging issues reported
  • Loud alert beep
  • Buttons too easy to press accidentally
  • Difficult to remove from ears
🤔 Comfort 6
👍 Battery life 2
👍 Sound quality 4
👎 Charging issues 2
🤔 Fit 4
👍 Value for money 2

Scores

Budget
Nothing
88
Piluyaa
67
Gaming
Nothing
86
Piluyaa
59
Travel
Nothing
79
Piluyaa
55
Fitness
Nothing
78
Piluyaa
39
Commute
Nothing
74
Piluyaa
56
Calls
Nothing
71
Piluyaa
51
Music
Nothing
65
Piluyaa
51

Specifications

Nothing Buds 2Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear Tips—s
Weight0.04 kg★0.05 kg
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★10 mm
Drivers2★—
Freq Max5 kHz★—
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
CodecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.45.4
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector—Bluetooth
Earbud Battery
Battery Life13.5 hrs★6 hrs
Charge Time0.16599999368190765 hrs★1.5 hrs
Fast Charging10 min for 7.5 hours playbackType - C fast charging
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery55 hrs58 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★2
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantChatGPTvoice assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppNothing X—
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP55—

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

Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE

  • Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
  • Strong sound (76th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE is £10 cheaper (1.4x less).

Nothing Buds 2

Piluyaa M51-OFF WHITE

Verdict

★ Winner: Nothing Buds 2

Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.

Nothing Buds 2 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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