Nothing Buds 2
JVC Gumy Mini HAA6TB
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
JVC Gumy Mini HAA6TB
These earbuds offer surprisingly good sound quality and battery life for their low price, making them a great value for casual listening like audiobooks and podcasts. Users praise the secure fit, quick connectivity, and intuitive interface. However, one reviewer reported a bud failing after a month, and another noted the left bud needs charging before first use, which slightly dampens the otherwise positive sentiment.
Pros
- Surprisingly good sound quality for the price
- Great battery life for an 8-hour shift
- Secure fit that stays on well
- Quick and easy Bluetooth connectivity
- Intuitive interface
Cons
- One bud stopped working after a month
- Left bud needs charging before first use
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | JVC Gumy Mini HAA6TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Medium, Small |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 7.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 15.5 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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
JVC Gumy Mini HAA6TB
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.
