Nothing Buds 2
Fangflower Wireless
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
Fangflower Wireless
These budget wireless earbuds have a mixed reputation. While many users praise the impressive battery life, comfortable fit, and convenient charge display, a significant number report severe defects like one earbud dying quickly, charging cases failing completely, and sticky buttons. Customer service is hit-or-miss, with some receiving prompt replacements and others stuck in a support loop. Overall, the product seems to offer good value when it works, but quality control is a major concern.
Pros
- Impressive battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Convenient charge display
- Good sound quality
- USB-C charging
Cons
- One earbud dies quickly
- Charging case fails completely
- Sticky or stuck buttons
- Poor quality control
- Defective units out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Fangflower Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones with HiFi Stereo Noise Cancelling Mic, USB-C Charging Case, 50H Playtime with LED Display, IPX7 Water Resistant in Earphones for Sports, Travel, Blue |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | USB-C port for quick charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
Fangflower Wireless
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Fangflower Wireless offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 32 specs.
