Nothing Buds 2
JLab Go Air Pop EBGPOPPMVE50WEB
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
JLab Go Air Pop EBGPOPPMVE50WEB
Users overwhelmingly praise these JLab earbuds for their excellent battery life, good sound quality, and great value compared to pricier brands like Apple. Many mention they are comfortable, easy to use, and have impressive range. However, a few users report issues with fit for oily or sweaty ears, occasional microphone problems during calls, and some corrosion on charging contacts after months of use.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Easy to use and connect
Cons
- Poor fit for oily/sweaty ears
- Microphone issues during calls
- Charging contact corrosion over time
- Left earbud clicking noise
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JLab Go Air Pop EBGPOPPMVE50WEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Rounded Tips |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 0.1666666716337204 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 1 hour playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JLab 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
JLab Go Air Pop EBGPOPPMVE50WEB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 35 specs.
