Nothing Buds 2
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
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
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
The JVC HAEC25TB earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the sound quality, comfort, and long battery life, with some calling them amazing for the price. However, a significant number of verified buyers report that one earbud (usually the left) stops working after a few months, and customer support is poor. The case design and lack of battery indicator are also common complaints.
Pros
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Secure ear hook design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Left earbud stops working after months
- Poor customer support
- Cheap and bulky case
- No battery indicator on case
- Touch controls only
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JVC Sport HAEC25TW | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.14 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | JVC Sport True Wireless Earbuds Headphones, Lightweight and Compact, Long Battery Life (up to 30 Hours), Sound with Neodymium Magnet Driver, Water Resistance (IPX5) - HAEC25TW (White) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX5 |
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
JVC Sport HAEC25TW
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
