Nothing Buds Buds 2
Nothing
85 Overall Score
vs
xinwld A97 Pro
xinwld
68 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 | xinwld A97 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.11 kg | 0.10 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| 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 | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | iOS |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP7 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Buds Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
xinwld A97 Pro
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds Buds 22.429score per dollar
vs
xinwld A97 Pro3.979score per dollar
xinwld A97 Pro offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds Buds 2
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 32 specs.
