Nothing CMF Buds B185
Betron B25RD
What Buyers Say
Nothing CMF Buds B185
The CMF Buds 2A Wireless Earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, especially deep bass, and excellent value for money. Users praise the comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the mediocre ANC and app limitations. Overall, they are highly recommended for budget-conscious buyers seeking premium audio.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Reliable and quick connectivity
Cons
- Mediocre active noise cancellation
- Poor app with limited EQ (3-band)
- No single-tap play/pause
- Mediocre ambient hear-through mode
- No wireless charging case
Betron B25RD
The Betron earphones deliver impressive bass and clear highs for the price, with many users praising the noise isolation and comfortable fit. However, durability is a recurring concern, as some units fall apart or develop sound issues in one earbud. The long cord is appreciated by some but can be cumbersome during workouts. Overall, they offer great value for casual listening and travel.
Pros
- Impressive bass and clear highs
- Good noise isolation
- Comfortable fit with multiple ear tip sizes
- Great value for the price
- Long cord for easy movement
Cons
- Durability issues (earbuds fall apart)
- Left earbud sound loss
- Long cord can be cumbersome during workouts
- No volume control on cable
- Bass unclear unless earbuds compressed
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing CMF Buds B185 | Betron B25RD | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Bud |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-fibre | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12.399999618530273 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 112 dB★ |
| Codecs | CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones, 12.4mm Dynamic Driver for Big Bass, 4 Mic Clear Calls, Sport Ear Buds for iPhone, Android, Dark Grey | Lightweight, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Tangle Free Cord |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Audio jack |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes delivers 5.5 ANC-free hours | — |
| Charging | — | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35.5 hrs★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Nothing CMF Buds B185
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Betron B25RD
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.