Nothing Buds 2
Cillso H97
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
Cillso H97
The Cillso H97 True Wireless earbuds receive generally positive feedback for their sound quality, battery life, and value for money, though comfort and fit are recurring concerns. Many users praise the clear audio and stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection, while several report that the earbuds feel loose or fall out easily due to the lack of silicone tips. Battery life and the charging case with its digital display are frequently highlighted as strong points, but a few mention discomfort or pain after extended wear. Overall, sentiment is positive but tempered by fit issues that may affect usability for some.
Pros
- Clear sound quality
- Stable Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Long battery life
- Convenient charging case with digital display
- Good value for money
Cons
- Loose fit without silicone tips
- Poor noise cancellation
- Uncomfortable for some ears
- Left earbud stops working
- Falls out during activity
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Cillso H97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | s |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.09 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 110 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Built-In Voice Assistant, Microphone Included, Surround Sound, Volume Control, Waterproof |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | Type-C fast charging |
| 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★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | iOS, Android |
| 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
Cillso H97
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Cillso H97 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
