Nothing Buds 2
Triple Driver E1001
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
Triple Driver E1001
The 1More Triple Driver in-ear monitors deliver exceptional clarity and a neutral sound profile that rivals much pricier audiophile gear. Users praise the premium unboxing experience, titanium build, and comfortable memory foam ear tips, though a few note the volume control feels cheap. While bass lovers may find them less punchy, the balanced highs and mids make vocals and instruments shine. Overall, these earphones are considered an incredible value for under $100.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Neutral, balanced sound signature
- Premium titanium build quality
- Comfortable memory foam ear tips
- Luxurious unboxing experience
Cons
- Cheap-feeling volume control module
- Less punchy bass for bass lovers
- Slightly heavy due to titanium build
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Triple Driver E1001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra small, Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 3★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 99 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | 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★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| 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
Triple Driver E1001
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 35 specs.
