TOZO NC3
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
TOZO NC3
The TOZO NC3 earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and impressive battery life, especially considering the affordable price. Users highlight the customizable EQ via the app and comfortable fit, though a few mention connectivity issues or poor fit for smaller ears. Customer service is praised for promptly replacing defective units, reinforcing the product's value.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Long battery life (5-7 hours with ANC)
- Customizable EQ via the Tozo app
- Comfortable fit for most ears
Cons
- No wireless charging case
- Connectivity crackling/static issues
- Poor fit for small ears
- No option to disable ANC/transparency without case
- Battery degradation over time
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
Scores
Specifications
| TOZO NC3 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.04 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 12 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 117 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | TOZO - NC3 Hybrid ANC Earbuds - OrigX 2.0 Acoustics, 68H, 6 Mic-ENC Call, Stereo Bass, IPX8 Waterproof, 32 Preset EQs via APP, Premium Quiet/Transparent Mode - Red | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16670000553131104 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 55 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | TOZO App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
TOZO NC3
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
TOZO NC3
No current pricing available
Nothing Buds 2
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 35 specs.
