Nothing Buds 2
QCY MeloBuds N20
What Buyers Say
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
QCY MeloBuds N20
Users generally appreciate the QCY N20 MeloBuds for their excellent sound quality relative to the low price, with several noting surprisingly good bass. Comfort and fit are praised, though one user with small ears experienced discomfort after extended use. Noise cancellation is considered decent but not top-tier, and some users found the need to download an app for full controls a minor drawback. Overall, these earbuds are seen as a great value for around $30.
Pros
- Excellent sound for the price
- Surprisingly good bass
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Multi-device Bluetooth connection
Cons
- May cause ear pain for small ears after long use
- Noise cancellation is not top-tier
- Requires app download for full controls
- No volume control on earbuds
- Slightly less midrange distinction
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | QCY MeloBuds N20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | 3 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB Type C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.16670000553131104 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | QCY APP |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
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
QCY MeloBuds N20
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 34 specs.
