Nothing Buds 2
JBL TUNE 110
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
JBL TUNE 110
The JBL Tune 110 wired earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, strong bass, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the flat cable design that resists tangling and the inclusion of multiple ear tip sizes. A few reviewers mention durability concerns, with one unit failing after six months, and some find the earbuds cause earaches during extended use. Overall, they are praised as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong bass
- Comfortable fit
- Flat tangle-free cable
- Multiple ear tip sizes
Cons
- Durability issues after months
- Earaches with prolonged use
- No mute button on cable
- Not noise-cancelling
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JBL TUNE 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | — | 3 x Ear Tip Sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 9★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 96 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JBL Tune 110 - Wired in-Ear Headphones with JBL Pure Bass Sound, 1-Button Remote, Microphone and Tangle-Free Flat Cable (Blue) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| 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 | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | 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
JBL TUNE 110
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
JBL TUNE 110 offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 34 specs.
