Nothing Buds 2
JBL Endurance Peak 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
JBL Endurance Peak 3
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the secure fit, comfort during workouts, and good sound quality, but several report issues with call volume, fit, and durability, including charging failures and crackling noises. While some find them excellent for running and value for money, others are disappointed with noise isolation and battery life.
Pros
- Secure fit during workouts
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good sound quality
- Long battery life
- Dual connect feature
Cons
- Low call volume
- Poor fit for some
- Charging issues
- Crackling noise
- Weak noise isolation
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JBL Endurance Peak 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-hook |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 93 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JBL Endurance Peak 3 - Dust and Water Proof (IP68) True Wireless Active Earbuds, JBL Pure Bass Sound, Up to 50 Total Hours of Playback with Speed Charge, Ambient Aware & Talk Thru (Blue) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10min=1hr |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 70 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP68 |
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
JBL Endurance Peak 3
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
JBL Endurance Peak 3
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
