Nothing Buds 2
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
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
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
These earbuds are overwhelmingly praised for their excellent value, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially given the low price point. Many users love the skin-tone color options that help them blend in discreetly at work or school. A few recurring concerns include the case opening too easily, the earbuds being a bit large for small ears, and some issues with microphone quality and volume control. Overall, they are seen as a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to premium brands like AirPods.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
- Long battery life
- Discreet skin-tone colors
Cons
- Case opens too easily
- Earbuds may be large for small ears
- Microphone quality could be better
- Volume control issues between buds and device
- Bluetooth connection speed not the fastest
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 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 | SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | — | HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 9 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 minutes = 1 hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 34 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JLab app |
| 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
JLab GO Tones+ EBGTONEPFA50WEB
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 36 specs.
