Nothing Buds 2
Sennheiser CX Plus
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
Sennheiser CX Plus
The Sennheiser CX Plus earbuds deliver excellent sound quality with crisp highs, deep bass, and good instrument separation, which many users consider premium. However, the ANC is underwhelming compared to competitors in the same price range, and the companion app has room for improvement. Battery life is solid at around 8 hours, and the earbuds are comfortable once the right ear tips are chosen. A few users reported connectivity quirks and one experienced a hardware failure after five months.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Good battery life (8 hours)
- Comfortable fit
- Good transparency mode
- Useful touch controls
Cons
- Underwhelming ANC
- App needs improvement
- Bulky case
- Volume control confusion
- Occasional connectivity issues
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sennheiser CX Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 114 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 114 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | single mic ANC per earbud |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 55 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Sennheiser CX Plus
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Sennheiser CX Plus
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
