Nothing Buds 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE are praised for their great sound quality, comfortable fit, and effective active noise cancellation at an affordable price. Users appreciate the easy connectivity and seamless integration with Samsung phones, though some note the lack of wireless charging and fewer premium features compared to the Pro model. Overall, they are seen as a solid value for everyday use.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Easy connectivity
- Seamless Samsung integration
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Fewer premium features than Pro model
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 11 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 | Water-ResistantNoise CancelingBuilt-In Microphone, Automatic Pairing |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | active |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | True |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Gemini |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP54 |
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
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.
