Nothing Buds 2
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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
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The Skullcandy 720 open-ear earbuds are praised for their comfort, especially for users with larger or modified ears, and for their clear sound and convenient tactile buttons. However, the unique fabric case is criticized for being too large for pockets and requiring two hands to open, while sound quality is noted as decent but lacking bass and sharpness. Battery life is good, but the case battery drains mysteriously when buds are stored fully charged.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for large or modified ears
- Clear sound quality
- Convenient tactile buttons
- Good battery life
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Case too large for pockets
- Two-handed operation to open case
- Lack of bass in sound
- Mids and highs sound tinny
- Case battery drains mysteriously
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Skullcandy Push 720 Open S4EOW-T034 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Ear Tips | — | None provided |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Push 720 Open Wireless Open Ear Bluetooth Earbuds, Headphones, Waterproof, Clip-On Lightweight Design, 30 Hours Battery, Wireless Charging Pouch, Microphone for iPhone Android - True Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | Quick charge |
| 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, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | Skullcandy app |
| 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
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- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (76th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 32 specs.
