Nothing Buds 2
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
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
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
The Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are overwhelmingly well-received, with users praising their excellent sound quality, secure fit, and strong noise cancellation. Many reviewers highlight the comfortable over-ear hooks that keep the buds in place during workouts, as well as the impressive battery life and seamless connectivity with iPhones. A few users mention discomfort for small ears or with glasses, and one criticizes the extra cost for a wall plug, but these are minor compared to the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Secure fit for workouts
- Strong noise cancellation
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable over-ear hooks
Cons
- Uncomfortable for small ears
- Uncomfortable with glasses
- Extra cost for wall plug
- Not loud enough
- No EQ control
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 1.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Beats App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.