Nothing Buds 2
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II receive mostly positive reviews for their exceptional noise cancellation and comfortable fit, but many users report frustrating connectivity issues and a buggy app. Sound quality is praised as clear and bass-rich, though some find it lacks excitement. A significant number of buyers experienced problems with Bluetooth pairing, one-side connection drops, and a poorly designed user manual, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Clear sound with rich bass
- Good battery life
- Customizable EQ via app
Cons
- Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Buggy and non-intuitive app
- Inconsistent touch controls
- No wireless charging case
- No multi-point connection
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Buds 2 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | — |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Soapstone |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | personalized |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 13.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback | 20-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 55 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Bose app |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average sound (29th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Buds 2 offers 6.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 35 specs.
