Nothing Buds 2
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report durability issues, with earbuds failing within weeks or months. Some also complain about random Siri activation and lack of volume controls.
Pros
- Great sound quality for price
- Good bass response
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise isolation
- Lightweight and portable
Cons
- Frequent breakage within months
- Random Siri activation
- No volume controls
- Cable noise and fragility
- Inconsistent quality control
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | In-Ear |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones, 9mm Drivers, Violet |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| 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★ | — |
| 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
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony EX Series MDREX15LP/V offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
