Nothing Buds 2
Rinsmola G21 PRO
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
Rinsmola G21 PRO
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these earbuds, praising their excellent value for money, comfortable fit, and solid sound quality with deep bass and clear highs. Battery life is consistently highlighted as a strong point, and pairing is described as easy. A few minor issues were noted, such as a slightly tinny sound for some music listeners, microphone performance in noisy environments, and a color discrepancy where the blue appears dark blue/black. Overall, most reviewers find them comparable to much more expensive brands and highly recommend them for everyday use.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable fit for long wear
- Good sound quality with deep bass
- Long battery life
- Easy pairing with devices
Cons
- Slightly tinny sound for some music
- Microphone issues in noisy environments
- Color mismatch (blue looks dark blue/black)
- Inconsistent packaging (missing ear tips)
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Rinsmola G21 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | graphene |
| Driver Size | 11 mm | 14.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Wireless Earbuds, 2025 Bluetooth 5.4 Headphone 3D Bass Hi-Fi Stereo Ear Buds, 4 ENC Noise Cancelling Mic, 40H 3g USB-C in-Ear Earphone, IP7 Waterproof Workout Sport for Laptop Pad Android iOS, Blue |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | ENC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 7 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★ | 40 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX7 |
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
Rinsmola G21 PRO
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Rinsmola G21 PRO offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.
