Nothing Buds 2
Elgin Rumble M2.3
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
Elgin Rumble M2.3
The Elgin Rumble Gen 2 earphones are praised for excellent noise reduction, comfort, and long battery life (12-14 hours). Users appreciate the USB-C charging and improved build over the previous generation. However, some report subpar build quality for the price, with rubber parts falling off and a warranty replacement being an older model. Sound quality is generally good but not outstanding for some.
Pros
- Excellent noise reduction
- Long battery life (12-14 hours)
- USB-C charging
- Comfortable fit
- Improved build over Gen 1
Cons
- Subpar build quality for price
- Rubber parts falling off
- Warranty replacement was older model
- Sound quality could be better
- Connectivity range slightly less than Gen 1
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Elgin Rumble M2.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in_ear |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Custom Driver |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Elgin Rumble Gen 2 Bluetooth Earbuds, 31 dB Noise Reduction with Fusion Tips, IP67 Waterproof Wireless Earplugs, OSHA Compliant ANSI Certified Hearing Protection, 20 Hour Battery, Noise Canceling Mic |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 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 | IP67 |
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
Elgin Rumble M2.3
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (76th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 4.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
