Nothing Buds 2
Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-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 Mod S2FYW-P751
The Skullcandy Dime 3 earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality for the price, comfortable fit, and useful features like multi-device pairing and Tile tracking. However, several reviews highlight significant durability issues, particularly with the case hinge breaking, and some users report poor bass, weak Bluetooth range, and one earbud failing after a few months.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Multi-device pairing works great
- Good battery life and fast charging
- Useful Tile tracking feature
Cons
- Case hinge breaks easily
- Weak bass for some users
- Poor Bluetooth range
- One earbud stops working after a few months
- Earbuds fall out during exercise
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Skullcandy Mod S2FYW-P751 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 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 | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Skullcandy Mod Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Up to 32 Hours Battery, Noise Isolating Fit, Sweat and Water Resistant, Microphone for iPhone Android - Light Grey/Blue |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 34 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| 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 Mod S2FYW-P751
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
