Nothing CMF Buds B185
Sony EX Series MDR-EX15LP
What Buyers Say
Nothing CMF Buds B185
The CMF Buds 2A Wireless Earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, especially deep bass, and excellent value for money. Users praise the comfortable fit, effective noise cancellation, and reliable connectivity, though some note the mediocre ANC and app limitations. Overall, they are highly recommended for budget-conscious buyers seeking premium audio.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality with deep bass
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Reliable and quick connectivity
Cons
- Mediocre active noise cancellation
- Poor app with limited EQ (3-band)
- No single-tap play/pause
- Mediocre ambient hear-through mode
- No wireless charging case
Sony EX Series MDR-EX15LP
The Sony MDR-EX15LP earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality and value for the low price, but a significant number report durability issues, with earbuds failing within weeks or months. Common complaints include one side stopping working, random Siri activation, and lack of a microphone or volume controls.
Pros
- good sound quality for price
- excellent bass response
- comfortable fit
- lightweight design
- good passive noise isolation
Cons
- breaks within weeks or months
- one side stops working
- random Siri activation
- no microphone or volume controls
- flimsy cable
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing CMF Buds B185 | Sony EX Series MDR-EX15LP | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Closed earbuds |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | bio-fibre | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12.399999618530273 mm★ | 9 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Codecs | CMF Buds 2a Wireless Earbuds Active Noise Cancelling 42dB Hybrid ANC Bluetooth Headphones, 12.4mm Dynamic Driver for Big Bass, 4 Mic Clear Calls, Sport Ear Buds for iPhone, Android, Dark Grey | Sony MDREX15LP In-Ear Earbud Headphones, White |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes delivers 5.5 ANC-free hours | — |
| Charging | — | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 35.5 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | — | proprietary |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing CMF Buds B185
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sony EX Series MDR-EX15LP
- Strong affordability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
Pricing
Sony EX Series MDR-EX15LP offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
