Nothing Buds 2
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with rich detail and texture, praised by many as the best they've heard from a Bluetooth device. However, the experience is marred by significant software issues including unreliable Bluetooth connectivity, a slow and limited app, and frustrating on-ear controls that initially lacked track skipping. Build quality and design are premium, but battery life and noise cancellation are merely adequate, and the earbuds are noted to be quite large.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Premium build and design
- Comfortable with memory foam tips
- Good noise cancellation
- Slim and pocketable charging case
Cons
- Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- Frustrating on-ear controls
- Slow and limited app
- Large earbud size
- Mediocre noise cancellation vs competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XS, S, M, L + foam tips |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Compact, finely tuned drivers |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2 | 6★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 17 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ - Active Noise Cancelling Wireless in-Ear Earphones with 6 Microphones, up to 20 Hours of Playtime, Black |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 20 min for 2 hours 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 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Bang & Olufsen App |
| 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
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.
