Nothing Buds 2 Plus B184
The 12mm LCP driver with LDAC and Hi-Res support delivers detailed sound, while the 50dB adaptive ANC and 6-mic setup handle noise effectively. The 61.5-hour total battery life and 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback make it a practical travel companion, and the IP55 rating adds durability. Best for budget-conscious gamers and travelers who want solid ANC and long battery life without spending premium prices.
form factor in-ear
driver type LCP
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
case battery hours 61.5
water resistance IP55
multipoint Yes
75 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong build (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong anc (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong sound (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | LCP |
| Driver Size | 12 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | LDAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Fast Charging | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 61.5 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 6 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT |
| App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nothing Buds 2 Plus B184 | Technics EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 61.5 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Buds 2 Plus B184 | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 89.7 | 86.6 | 72 | 77.6 | 81.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 79.4 | 99.1 | 78.4 | 72 | 99.8 | 81.3 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 79.4 | 88.5 | 75 | 72 | 99.1 | 81.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.7 | 72.5 | 94.6 | 99.5 | 90.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation Compare | 97.3 | 81.9 | 98.8 | 90.6 | 75 | 72 | 99.5 | 99.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 96.9 | 92.5 | 72 | 86.4 | 90.2 |
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