Xmenha X57
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
Xmenha X57
These sleep earbuds receive mixed feedback. While many users praise their waterproof design, excellent battery life in the case, and comfort for side sleeping, a significant number report discomfort after an hour, short battery life, random beeping at night, and charging issues after a few months. Sound quality is generally good, but reliability concerns are common.
Pros
- Waterproof design
- Excellent case battery life
- Comfortable for side sleeping
- Good sound quality
- Snug fit for everyday use
Cons
- Uncomfortable after an hour
- Short battery life in earbuds
- Random beeping at night
- Charging issues after months
- Hard plastic causes ear pain
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
| Xmenha X57 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | — | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 3.5 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 72 hrs★ | 55 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | 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 | IPX5 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Xmenha X57
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average sound (29th 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 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
