Nothing Buds 2
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
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 M2.1U
Users generally appreciate the noise reduction and comfort of these earbuds, especially for use with power tools, motorcycles, and in loud environments. However, durability is a major concern, with multiple reports of components failing within months, including the control panel, ear tips, and jack. Sound quality is praised, but some users experience static noise, audio cutting out, or a strange vibration that causes itching.
Pros
- Effective noise reduction
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Secure over-ear wire
- Works with motorcycle helmets
Cons
- Poor durability
- Control panel fails quickly
- Ear tips fall off easily
- Jack breaks easily
- No L/R markings
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Elgin Rumble M2.1U | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | over-ear memory wire loops |
| Ear Tips | — | two sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.03 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Isolation, Sweatproof, Volume Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 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 | — |
| 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 M2.1U
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Elgin Rumble M2.1U
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 34 specs.
