Nothing Buds 2
Tantio X6s
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
Tantio X6s
These tiny wireless earbuds are a mixed bag: they're praised for their small size, long battery life, and low price, making them a decent choice for sleeping or work. However, many users report discomfort, poor sound quality, and a tendency to fall out easily. While they work well for basic listening and pair easily, they lack features like ear detection and can be finicky to handle.
Pros
- Small and discreet design
- Long battery life
- Low price
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
- Good for sleeping on side
Cons
- Uncomfortable fit for some ears
- Poor sound quality
- Easily fall out
- No ear detection sensor
- Difficult to handle due to small size
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Tantio X6s | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 8 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 102 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Invisible Mini Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Small Semi in-Ear Earbuds for Work & Daily Use, Touch Control, Lightweight for Music & Audiobooks |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
Tantio X6s
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
