Cuzabe CBH11
Nothing Buds 2
What Buyers Say
Cuzabe CBH11
Users report mixed experiences with these Bluetooth earplugs. While battery life is consistently praised at 9-12 hours, durability is a major concern with several units failing within a month. Comfort is decent but they tend to fall out, and the charging port is outdated micro USB. Customer service gets high marks for resolving issues.
Pros
- Excellent battery life (9-12 hours)
- Good Bluetooth connectivity
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great customer service
- Loud volume
Cons
- Poor durability (fails within a month)
- Falls out of ears easily
- Outdated micro USB charging port
- Weak bass
- Auto reconnect doesn't work
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
| Cuzabe CBH11 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | Ear Plugs Bluetooth Headphones for Work, Neckband Wireless Earbuds, Noise Reduction in-Ear Earphones with Mic and Controls, Waterproof Earbuds with 20 Hours Battery, for Industrial Safety | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 20 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 | 20 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 | Waterproof | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Cuzabe CBH11
- Strong battery (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- 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 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.
