CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
SoundPEATS H3
What Buyers Say
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
These CMF Buds deliver impressive sound quality with dual drivers and LDAC support, often compared favorably to much pricier competitors. Users praise the comfortable fit, long battery life, and useful case controls, though noise cancellation is noted as merely decent and the build feels a bit plasticky. A few minor complaints include the lack of a USB-C cable and a 5% battery display granularity, but overall they are seen as excellent value for under $60.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with dual drivers
- Great value for under $60
- Comfortable fit for long sessions
- Long battery life
- Useful case controls
Cons
- No USB-C cable included
- Battery display only in 5% increments
- Noise cancellation mediocre for loud sounds
- Build feels plasticky
- Spatial audio is static, not head-tracking
SoundPEATS H3
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds are widely praised for delivering exceptional sound quality that rivals far more expensive models, with tight bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs. Users highlight the secure IEM-style fit, effective active noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the EQ in the companion app could be more impactful. Battery life varies with codec and ANC usage, and the charging case is a bit bulky, but overall these are seen as an outstanding value for audiophiles on a budget.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality for the price
- Secure and comfortable IEM-style fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Good codec support (LDAC, AptX Adaptive)
Cons
- EQ in app could be more impactful
- Battery life varies with codec/ANC
- Charging case is somewhat bulky
- No auto-pause when removing earbuds
- Slightly metallic treble on some tracks
Scores
Specifications
| CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172 | SoundPEATS H3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S | — |
| Weight | 0.10 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 28 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 50 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC, aptX Lossless |
| Surround | Fast Charging, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation, Surround Sound, Touch Control | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 3 hours playback | 10 minutes for 2 hours of playtime |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 43 hrs★ | 37 hrs |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | PeatsAudio App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
SoundPEATS H3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro B172 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 34 specs.
