Nothing Buds 2
Lanteso N09
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
Lanteso N09
These Lanteso earbuds are a fantastic budget alternative to premium brands like Apple AirPods. Users consistently praise the excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and long battery life for the incredibly low price. While the microphone quality for calls and noise cancellation are noted as weaker points, the overall value is considered outstanding, with many reviewers buying multiple pairs.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Very comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life
- Great value for money
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Microphone quality for calls is poor
- Noise cancellation not effective outdoors
- Blue color looks grey in person
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Lanteso N09 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Lanteso Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Ear Buds with Mics Clear Call Touch Control IPX5 Waterproof in Ear Headphones with Bass Sound for iPhone Android,Workout-Glossy Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| 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 | IPX5 |
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
Lanteso N09
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Lanteso N09
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.
