Nothing Buds 2
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
The Skullcandy Push Active earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their excellent battery life, comfortable and secure fit, and good sound quality for the price. However, significant concerns exist regarding durability, with multiple users reporting failures within months, and a controversial app requirement that forces online registration to configure the buttons. While many praise the value and performance for active use, the reliability issues and software design choices are major drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Good sound quality for the price
- Quick and stable Bluetooth pairing
- Water and sweat resistant
Cons
- Forced online registration for button configuration
- App crashes without internet connection
- Durability issues and early failures
- Poor microphone quality
- Case can be bulky
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 105 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless in-Ear Bluetooth Earbud, Use with iPhone and Android with Charging Case and Mic, Great for Gym, Sports, and Gaming, IP55 Water, Dust Resistant - Blue/Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Min Charge = 2 Hrs Playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 44 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Skull-iQ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP55 |
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
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2
Skullcandy Push Active S2BPW-P751
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
