Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-C500
Sony
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Buds 2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Sound quality 9
Noise cancellation 7
Value for money 8
Comfort and fit 5
Battery life 4
Build quality 5
Sony WF-C500
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Sony WF-C500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | s, |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 5.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 2 | 5★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless, Replaceable Ear Tips, Water-Resistant, Call functions, Waterproof, Rechargeable Battery, Noise Isolation, Stereo, Sweat-Proof, Bluetooth Multi-point, Built-in Microphone |
| Surround | — | 360 Reality Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Yes |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 min for 60 min playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| 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-C500
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (74th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 23.072score per dollar
vs
Sony WF-C5000.857score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
