Nothing Buds 2
BASN Bmaster BMST
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
BASN Bmaster BMST
The BASN Bmaster in-ear monitors receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, comfort, and value for money. Users frequently compare them favorably to much more expensive IEMs, praising the clean bass and non-shrill highs. However, a few reviews mention reliability concerns with the cable connection and some find the sound signature lacking compared to other budget options. Overall, most buyers are highly satisfied, especially considering the affordable price point.
Pros
- Impressive sound quality for the price
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Excellent noise isolation
- Lightweight design
- Good build quality
Cons
- Intermittent microphone cable connection
- Sound signature may lack mids and treble for some
- Cable color coding not as described
- Small L and R markings on cables
- No active noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | BASN Bmaster BMST | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| 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 (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
BASN Bmaster BMST
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
BASN Bmaster BMST
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.
