Nothing Buds 2
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
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
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
The Moondrop Chu II offers exceptional sound quality for its low price, with clear mids and highs and a slightly V-shaped tuning. Build quality is solid with a metal housing, though some users report durability issues like volume imbalance and corrosion over time. The around-ear design and stiff cable are minor gripes, but overall it's a fantastic value for budget-conscious listeners.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Clear mids and highs
- Solid metal build
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
Cons
- Volume imbalance over time
- Non-removable nozzles prone to corrosion
- Stiff cable with strong memory
- Around-ear design not for everyone
- Heavy metal housing
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 15 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 38 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 119 dB★ |
| 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 (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Moondrop MOONDROP-CHU-II
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 34 specs.
