Nothing Buds 2
COOTIMOCK Q9
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
COOTIMOCK Q9
These kids' earbuds are widely praised for their adorable animal-themed designs and secure fit in small ears, with many parents noting the 85dB volume limit provides peace of mind. Battery life is generally reported as excellent, and the charging case is easy for children to use independently. However, a few users experienced fit issues for younger children, and one unit was reported as faulty with no customer support available.
Pros
- Adorable animal-themed designs
- Secure fit in small ears
- 85dB safe volume limit
- Excellent battery life
- Easy-to-use charging case
Cons
- Earbud tips not small enough for younger kids
- Faulty unit with no customer support
- Fit issues for some children
- Small size increases risk of losing one
- Not multi-device capable
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | COOTIMOCK Q9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless Earbuds for Kids, Built with Mic, 85dB Safe Volume, Light Weight, Bluetooth 5.3, IPX6 Waterproof, Passive Noise Cancelling, Girls Boys Teen Earbuds for School Travel, Panda |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX6 |
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
COOTIMOCK Q9
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
No current pricing available
COOTIMOCK Q9
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 32 specs.
