Nothing Buds 2
Piluyaa M79-Black
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
Piluyaa M79-Black
Users praise the earbuds for their exceptional comfort, lightweight design, and secure fit that makes them easy to forget while wearing. Sound quality and connectivity are generally positive, though some report short battery life and intermittent connection issues, especially at a distance. A few users experienced charging port gunk buildup after extended use, requiring cleaning.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort and lightweight design
- Secure fit that stays in place
- Great sound quality
- Easy connectivity
- Sleek and attractive design
Cons
- Short battery life for some users
- Intermittent connectivity at distance
- Charging port gunk buildup over time
- Muffled call quality reported by one user
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Piluyaa M79-Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | clip-on |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Piluyaa Clip-on Earbuds,Open Ear Earbuds Wireless Bluetooth 5.4, Lightweight Open Ear Headphones with C-Shaped Bridge,Slim Hook,60H Battery,Waterproof,for Glasses Wearers and Workouts (Black) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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★ | 24 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 | IPX5 |
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
Piluyaa M79-Black
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.
