CCA AZ09
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
CCA AZ09
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these KZ AZ09 Bluetooth adapters, praising their secure fit, excellent sound quality, and long battery life. The adapters are noted for transforming wired IEMs into reliable wireless setups with impressive range and durability. A few minor issues include occasional slippage during sweaty activities and Bluetooth cutouts at low volume with AAC codec, but overall they are considered a great value.
Pros
- Secure and comfortable fit
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life (7+ hours)
- Impressive Bluetooth range (100+ yards)
- Reliable quick pairing
Cons
- Occasional slippage with sweat
- Bluetooth cuts out at low volume with AAC codec
- No ANC or audio pass-through
- Minor quirks in voice prompts
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
Scores
Specifications
| CCA AZ09 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs | 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 | Waterproof | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
CCA AZ09
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
CCA AZ09
Nothing Buds 2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
