Nothing Buds 2
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
The CMF Buds 2 Plus are widely praised for delivering exceptional value, with many users claiming they rival or surpass far more expensive competitors like AirPods Pro 2 and Bose headphones in audio quality and noise cancellation. The customizable EQ and app experience are standout features, though some note a bass-heavy default tuning and mediocre performance on classical music. Noise cancellation is effective for most ambient sounds but may struggle with loud gym noises, and a few users experienced software quirks like audio cutting out, which were resolved by disabling in-ear detection.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Great sound quality with customizable EQ
- Effective noise cancellation for most environments
- Comfortable fit
- Excellent app experience
Cons
- Bass-heavy default tuning
- Mediocre performance on classical music
- Noise cancellation struggles with loud gym noises
- Some software glitches (audio cutouts)
- Bulky charging case
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | LCP |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 61.5 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | Nothing X |
| 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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Plus B184
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 32 specs.
