Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
91 Overall Score
vs
Wasart J55
Wasart
35 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
Wasart J55
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Wasart J55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless Earbud Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones with Clear Sound, 40H Playtime, Sport Earbud Touch Control with LED Digital Display, IP7 Waterproof Bluetooth Earphones Built-in Mic for Android iOS Workout |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | USB-C quick-charge |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | 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 | IPX7 |
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
Wasart J55
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (66th percentile)
- Below average sound (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 20.101score per dollar
vs
Wasart J550.039score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
