Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
xinwld Air3 Pro
xinwld
58 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
xinwld Air3 Pro
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | xinwld Air3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 minutes of charging delivers 2 hours of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Smart Life |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
xinwld Air3 Pro
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
No current pricing available
xinwld Air3 Pro
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
