JBL Tune 245NC
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
JBL Tune 245NC
These JBL earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the clean bass and clear vocals. Users consistently praise the comfortable fit, secure stay during activity, and impressive battery life that lasts through a full workday. The effective microphone for calls and overall value for the price are also highlighted as major strengths.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with clean bass
- Comfortable fit for long periods
- Secure stay during workouts
- Impressive battery life
- Effective microphone for calls
Cons
- Initial fitting issues for some users
- Lack of customization app mentioned
- Unanswered questions about water resistance
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
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Tune 245NC | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | — | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB★ | — |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 12 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15m=4hrs | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 36 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JBL Headphones App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tune 245NC
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average sound (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 34 specs.
