Nothing Buds 2
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
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
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, bass, noise cancellation, and build durability, with some noting they survived extreme conditions like washing machines or house fires. However, a significant number of reviewers report issues with fit (earbuds falling out), touch controls being triggered by sunlight or wind, Bluetooth connectivity problems, and reliability concerns such as one earbud dying or becoming quieter over time. Battery life is also a common complaint, with several users finding it shorter than expected.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Powerful bass
- Effective noise cancellation
- Durable build
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Earbuds fall out
- Touch controls triggered by sunlight
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- One earbud dies or gets quieter
- Battery life shorter than expected
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | 3x Different-Sized Pair of Ear Tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 5 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 15 min for 4 hours playback |
| 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 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Hey Google or Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
JBL Live Pro 2 JBLLIVEPRO2TWSBAM
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
