Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
Treblab X9-Pro
Treblab
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
Treblab X9-Pro
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Treblab X9-Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.04 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 10 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 10★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 109 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | TREBLAB X9 Pro - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds, High-Precision Sound, 6 AI Mics for Calls, IPX6 Waterproof, 50H Playtime, Comfortable for Sports, Work, Travel. Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth 5 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Unavailable |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | USB-C fast 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 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX6 |
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
Treblab X9-Pro
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 23.052score per dollar
vs
Treblab X9-Pro1.362score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 35 specs.
