Nothing Buds 2

Nothing Buds 2

Nothing
91 Overall Score
vs
Samsung EHS64AVFWE

Samsung EHS64AVFWE

Samsung
38 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

Samsung EHS64AVFWE

72 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

These Samsung OEM earbuds deliver impressive sound quality and comfort for the price, with many users praising the bass and volume. However, microphone issues and occasional durability concerns are noted, and compatibility with some Samsung models may be inconsistent.

Pros
  • Great sound quality for the price
  • Comfortable fit
  • Strong bass and volume
  • Good for gaming with glasses
  • Durable silicone cable cover
Cons
  • Microphone echo issues
  • Durability concerns under abuse
  • Struggles with high/mid frequency mix
  • Incompatibility with some Samsung models
  • Some units arrived dirty or without pouch
👍 Sound quality 8
👎 Microphone quality 3
👍 Comfort 4
🤔 Durability 3
👍 Value for money 5
👎 Compatibility 2

Scores

Budget
Nothing
88
Samsung
43
Gaming
Nothing
86
Samsung
35
Commute
Nothing
81
Samsung
24
Travel
Nothing
79
Samsung
26
Fitness
Nothing
77
Samsung
44
Calls
Nothing
71
Samsung
35
Music
Nothing
65
Samsung
21

Specifications

Nothing Buds 2Samsung EHS64AVFWE
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesswired
Ear Tips—s
Weight0.04 kg0.00 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★3.5 mm
Drivers2★—
Freq Max5 kHz★—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity—94 dB★
CodecsSBC, AAC—
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★—
Bluetooth5.4★—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector—3.5mm
Earbud Battery
Battery Life13.5 hrs★—
Charge Time0.16599999368190765 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 7.5 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Case Battery
Case Battery55 hrs★—
Case ChargingUSB-C★proprietary
Wireless Charging✗—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantChatGPT—
Touch Controls✓★✗
AppNothing X—
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗—
Water ResistanceIP55Water-Resistant

Pros & Cons

Nothing Buds 2

  • Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile

Samsung EHS64AVFWE

  • Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong build (71st percentile)
  • Strong mic (67th percentile)
  • Below average sound (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Nothing Buds 2

Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 34 specs.

Nothing Buds 2 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness