Nothing Buds 2
Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
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 Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
The Beats Studio Buds + receive generally positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and seamless integration with Apple devices. However, several users report significant connectivity issues with iPhones, build quality concerns like loose mesh screens, and the lack of wireless charging. While many praise the comfort and design, a few find the earbuds difficult to remove from the case and note that they get dirty easily.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Seamless Apple device integration
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Connectivity issues with iPhone
- No wireless charging
- Build quality concerns (loose mesh)
- Difficult to remove from case
- Earbuds get dirty easily
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | four pairs of silicone tip sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Beats Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Enhanced Apple & Android Compatibility, Built-in Microphone, Sweat Resistant Bluetooth Headphones, Spatial Audio - Cosmic Silver |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | personalized |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 36 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 36 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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 Studio Buds + | True Wireless Noise Cancelling
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.