Nothing Buds 2
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
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
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
The Sennheiser CX 300S earbuds receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, balanced sound quality and sturdy build, with many users praising the tangle-free cord and comfortable fit. However, several reviews highlight durability issues, including the earbuds detaching from the housing or silicon tips falling off, and one user experienced a split housing after six months. While the audio performance is widely appreciated, concerns about long-term reliability and a few reports of poor customer service temper the overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Clear balanced sound
- Sturdy build quality
- Tangle-free cord
- Comfortable fit
- Good value for money
Cons
- Durability concerns (earbud detach)
- Silicon tips falling off
- Inconsistent bass response
- Housing splitting after months
- Poor customer service/warranty
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sennheiser CX 300S Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 17 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 118 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| 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★ | — |
| 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
Sennheiser CX 300S Black
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 35 specs.
