Nothing Buds 2
jechan C08-800-3
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
jechan C08-800-3
These wired earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their balanced sound, deep bass, and clear call quality. The noise cancellation feature works well for conversations but not for music, and some users found it ineffective. The red color and included USB-C adapter are appreciated, though the treble could be crisper.
Pros
- Balanced sound with deep bass
- Clear call quality
- Effective noise reduction for conversations
- Includes USB-C adapter
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Noise cancellation ineffective for music
- Treble could be crisper
- Noise reduction not noticeable for some
- Red color may not suit everyone
- Ear cover swap is tricky
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | jechan C08-800-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | multiple sizes included |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wired Active Call Noise Cancelling Earbuds (Dynamic & Balanced Armature)-Deep Rich Bass Hi-Fi Stereo In Ear Headphones,Balanced Super Bass Mids Highs Wired Earphone with Mic Noise Reduction(white) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | active call noise cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 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 | — |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
jechan C08-800-3
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
