Nothing Buds 2
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
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
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
Users love the passthrough (hear-through) feature, which allows ambient sound awareness and is praised for social anxiety relief. Sound quality is considered excellent after equalizer adjustment, and the earbuds are seen as a great value, especially at discounted prices. However, comfort can be an issue initially, and there are concerns about warranty support for refurbished units, with one user reporting a left earbud failure after 7 months.
Pros
- Excellent passthrough/hear-through feature
- Great sound quality after equalizer adjustment
- Excellent value for money at discounted prices
- Good noise cancellation
- Accurate voice capture for calls
Cons
- Initial comfort/fit issues
- Short 5-hour battery life
- Warranty issues with refurbished units
- Left earbud failure after 7 months
- Passthrough requires app to enable
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Jabra Elite Active language _ tag | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.25 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 15 min chrg = 1.5 hrs battery |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 15 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Jabra Sound+ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP56 |
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
Jabra Elite Active language _ tag
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 32 specs.
