CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

CMF BY NOTHING
80 Overall Score
vs
yuebaitu S5

yuebaitu S5

yuebaitu
32 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Sound quality 9
👍 Noise cancellation 7
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Comfort and fit 5
👍 Battery life 4
👍 Build quality 5

yuebaitu S5

82 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

This single mono earbud is praised for its comfort, good sound quality, and long cord that allows freedom of movement. Users appreciate being able to stay aware of their surroundings while listening, and the microphone performs well. However, some find the earbud tip too large for a comfortable fit, and the cord feels thin and cheap to some. Overall, it is seen as a practical and affordable solution for those who need one ear open.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit for long wear
  • Good sound quality for the price
  • Long cord for freedom of movement
  • Excellent microphone performance
  • Allows awareness of surroundings
Cons
  • Earbud tip too large for some ears
  • Cord feels thin and cheap
  • Requires adapter for newer phones
  • Wired design may not suit everyone
👍 Comfort 5
👍 Sound quality 6
👍 Cord length 4
👍 Microphone quality 3
🤔 Ear tip fit 4
🤔 Build quality 3

Scores

Budget
CMF BY NOTHING
86
yuebaitu
63
Gaming
CMF BY NOTHING
78
yuebaitu
27
Travel
CMF BY NOTHING
74
yuebaitu
22
Fitness
CMF BY NOTHING
74
yuebaitu
26
Calls
CMF BY NOTHING
69
yuebaitu
21
Commute
CMF BY NOTHING
68
yuebaitu
21
Music
CMF BY NOTHING
54
yuebaitu
23

Specifications

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2yuebaitu S5
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelessIn Ear
Weight0.04 kg0.03 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size11 mm★—
Drivers2★—
Freq Max5 kHz★—
Impedance32 Ω—
CodecsCMF By Nothing Buds 2 48dB Hybrid ANC True Wireless Earbuds, Strong and Comfort Noise Cancelling, Ultra Bass and Dirac Sound, in-Ear Detection, 55H Playtime, 6ENC Mics, Bluetooth 5.4Light GreenMicrophone Included, Wired
Noise Control
ANC✓★✗
ANC Typehybrid—
Transparency✓★—
Connectivity
Wireless✓★✗
Bluetooth5.4★—
Multipoint✓★—
Wired Connector—3.5mm
Earbud Battery
Battery Life13.5 hrs★—
Charge Time0.16670000553131104 hrs★—
Fast Charging10 min for 7.5 hours playback—
ChargingUSB-C★—
Case Battery
Case Battery55 hrs★—
Case ChargingUSB-C★—
Wireless Charging✗—
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count6★—
NC Mic✓★—
Features
Voice AssistantChatGPT—
Touch Controls✓★—
AppNothing X—
Gaming Mode✓★—
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIP55—

Pros & Cons

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

  • Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile

yuebaitu S5

  • Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
  • Below average sound (27th percentile)
  • Below average anc (31st percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

yuebaitu S5 is MX$573 cheaper (2.8x less).

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

yuebaitu S5

Verdict

★ Winner: CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2

Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.

CMF BY NOTHING Buds 2 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelCommuteFitness

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