Nothing Buds 2
Sony WF-C500
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 WF-C500
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these Sony earbuds, praising their comfort, battery life, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity. The sound quality is considered good for the price, though not audiophile-grade. A few issues were noted, such as a non-functional charging case and accidental button presses when sleeping, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Reliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Tactile button controls
- Good sound quality for price
Cons
- Charging case malfunction
- Accidental button presses while sleeping
- Sound not audiophile-grade
- Best sound requires specific app
- No noise cancellation in some models
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony WF-C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.1666666716337204 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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 WF-C500
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Sony WF-C500
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
