Nothing Buds 2
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
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
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
The KZ ZAS in-ear monitors receive mixed feedback. Several users praise their comfort and value for the price, especially for drummers upgrading from older models. However, multiple verified buyers report units arriving broken or failing after first use, with issues like a broken filter, no sound, or intermittent audio cutting out. The overall sentiment is sharply divided between excellent budget performance and poor reliability.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for the price
- Impressive sound for drummers
- Good upgrade from older models
Cons
- Units arrive broken or defective
- Audio cuts out intermittently
- Low volume handling capacity
- Poor build quality reported
- Filter breaks easily
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 8★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
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
CCA KZ ZAS kz_zas
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 6.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 33 specs.
