Nothing Buds 2
Beats Studio Buds
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
Beats Studio Buds
Most users are thrilled with the Beats earbuds, praising the sound quality, comfort, and noise cancellation. However, one verified buyer reported a severe defect with buzzing and a terrible customer service experience with both Apple and Beats, which significantly lowers the overall score.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Great noise cancellation
- Good value for money
- Secure magnetic buds
Cons
- Potential buzzing defect
- Poor customer service
- AppleCare not honored
- Expensive repair costs
- Defective units not replaced
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Beats Studio Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Three soft eartip sizes |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Active Noise Cancelling |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Beats Studio Buds
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 19.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 32 specs.
