Nothing Buds 2
kurdene N9inew
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
kurdene N9inew
These earbuds offer great value for the price, with many users praising the battery life, comfort, and ease of pairing. However, some reviewers note that the sound quality is mediocre, the case feels cheap, and the physical control button can be annoying. Overall, they are a solid budget option but not for audiophiles.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Fast charging
- Comfortable fit
- Easy pairing
- Good value for money
Cons
- Poor sound quality for some
- Cheap plastic case
- Physical button can be annoying
- Bulky and heavy for sleeping
- Mediocre bass for advertised deep bass
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | kurdene N9inew | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | three sizes of silicone ear tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 12 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 minutes of charging delivers 2 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs | 60 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
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
kurdene N9inew
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
kurdene N9inew offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.
