Nothing Buds 2
SABBAT X12 PRO
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
SABBAT X12 PRO
Users praise these earbuds for their secure fit, automatic connection, and decent sound quality at the price point. However, some find them too large for their ears, and the ear wings are considered too soft to provide extra hold. A few users report connectivity issues and a cheap plastic feel, but overall satisfaction is high among those who can wear them comfortably.
Pros
- Secure fit that doesn't fall out
- Automatic Bluetooth connection
- Good sound quality for the price
- Comfortable for users with ear infections
- USB-C charging cable
Cons
- Too large for some ears
- Soft ear wings provide little hold
- Cheap plastic feel
- Connectivity issues with one side cutting out
- Poor noise cancellation
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | SABBAT X12 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | semi-in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Android Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
SABBAT X12 PRO
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average battery (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
SABBAT X12 PRO
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
