Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
myFirst Carebuds FH8505SA
myFirst
45 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
myFirst Carebuds FH8505SA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | myFirst Carebuds FH8505SA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 85 dB★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 10 Minutes for 8 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 25 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | No |
| 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
myFirst Carebuds FH8505SA
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong battery (72nd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Strong mic (67th percentile)
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 23.072score per dollar
vs
myFirst Carebuds FH8505SA1.144score per dollar
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
