Nothing Buds 2
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
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
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
The Shure RMCE-TW2 Bluetooth adapter is a significant upgrade over previous Shure wireless adapters, offering a true wireless design that eliminates the neckband and cord issues. Users praise its rock-solid Bluetooth connection, excellent sound quality that matches wired performance, and comfortable secure fit. The built-in microphone, programmable buttons, and USB-C charging are also highlighted as major improvements. While some users note the high price and a few find the audio quality slightly inferior to competitors like Fiio, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering it a worthy investment for Shure earphone owners.
Pros
- Rock-solid Bluetooth connection
- Excellent sound quality matching wired
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Built-in microphone for calls
- Programmable buttons via app
Cons
- High price point
- Slightly lower audio quality compared to Fiio (some users)
- Bulky charging case
- Case doesn't fit comfortably in pocket
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.15 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | aptX, AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 32 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 | IPX4 |
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
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (21st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Shure True Wireless Adapter RMCE-TW2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.
