Nothing Buds 2
CIQILY S49
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
CIQILY S49
Most users are very satisfied with these earbuds, praising their clear sound, long battery life, comfortable fit, and easy pairing. A few reviewers reported issues with one earbud being quiet or the product weakening after a short time, and one noted the controls are touch-sensitive rather than physical buttons. Overall, they are seen as a great value for the price, especially for hands-free calls and music on the go.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Compact carrying case
Cons
- Left earbud quiet for some
- Product weakens after two weeks
- Touch controls instead of buttons
- No noise cancellation as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | CIQILY S49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless Headphone,Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds for Samsung Galaxy A17 A16 A15 A56 A36 S26 S25 Ultra S24 S23 S22 S20 60H Playback with Dual LED Display HiFi Stereo Wireless Earphone for iPhone 16e 16 15 Pro |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| 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 | IPX7 |
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
CIQILY S49
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
