Nothing Buds 2
Bhvrtls SL002
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
Bhvrtls SL002
The AKG wired earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, especially bass, and good value for the price. However, several users report issues with the microphone, volume controls that malfunction when exposed to sweat, and occasional defective units. Overall, they are praised as a reliable replacement for the original earbuds that came with Samsung phones.
Pros
- Excellent bass and sound quality
- Great value for the price
- Good replacement for original Samsung earbuds
- Clear audio for music and calls
- Long cable length
Cons
- Poor microphone quality
- Volume controls malfunction with sweat
- Occasional defective units
- Not comfortable for all users
- Limited noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Bhvrtls SL002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 3.5 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 117 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | 2022 in-Ear Headphones Wired Earbuds Stereo Headphones for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10E, S10+, S8, S8+, S9, S9+, Note 9- Designed 3.5 mm Jack with Microphone and Volume Buttons (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Bhvrtls SL002
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 35 specs.
