Nothing Buds 2
Sony WF-C510
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
Sony WF-C510
The Sony WF-C510 earbuds are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life, especially given the affordable price point. Many users appreciate the compact charging case and features like multipoint connection and the Sony Headphones Connect app. However, a notable number of reviews report reliability issues, with some units failing to charge or developing audio distortion within months of purchase.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality for the price
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long battery life (11 hours per charge)
- Compact and portable charging case
- Multipoint connection (two devices)
Cons
- Reliability issues (charging/audio failure)
- Left earbud stops charging after months
- Clicking noise during running
- Difficult to connect to new devices
- Only stores two devices at a time
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony WF-C510 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Extra small, Medium, Extra large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.00 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 6 mm |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 5 minute quick charge allows you to enjoy up to 1 hour of extra playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 11 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Google Home, Apple Home |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
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
Sony WF-C510
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.
