Nothing Buds 2
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
The JLab Work Buds have received generally positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation and seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection, making them a solid choice for virtual meetings and office use. Users appreciate the long battery life, interchangeable mic options, and effective background noise reduction in platforms like Teams and Zoom. However, some reviewers have flagged occasional Bluetooth disconnections and audio quality issues like a hollow sound, with battery life falling short of expectations for heavy use. The product is praised by most but has a few notable technical glitches.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Seamless multipoint Bluetooth connection
- Long battery life
- Interchangeable mic options
- Effective background noise reduction
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnects
- Audio quality sometimes hollow (\"in a barrel\")
- Battery life short for heavy use
- Rubber ear pieces loosen over time
- Setup issues with computer sound
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 minutes of charging = 1.5 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 55 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
JLab Work Buds EBWRKBDSRBLK82
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 34 specs.