CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
What Buyers Say
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
The CMF Buds 2 Plus deliver exceptional audio quality and value, especially for their sub-$100 price point. Users praise the superb sound, effective ANC, spatial audio, and comfortable fit, though some note limited touch controls and mediocre noise cancellation in noisy environments. The Nothing app enhances the experience with customization, but classical music performance and bass-heavy default EQ may not suit everyone.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Excellent value for money
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Spatial audio feature
- Comfortable and secure fit
Cons
- Limited touch controls on left bud only
- Mediocre noise cancellation in loud environments
- No track backward skip
- No volume down control
- Poor battery charge indicator on case
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Overall, users are pleased with the sound quality, noise cancellation, and value of these refurbished Galaxy Buds3 Pro, often comparing them favorably to AirPods. However, a significant number of complaints focus on missing ear tips in the package, charging issues, and durability concerns, with some units failing within months. Despite these issues, many find them a great deal, especially for Samsung users, and appreciate the comfort and battery life when they work properly.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good value for refurbished
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
Cons
- Missing ear tips in package
- Charging issues
- Durability concerns
- Battery drain over time
- Fit issues for some
Scores
Specifications
| CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Large, Small |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | LCP | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 10.5 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Max | — | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, Samsung Seamless, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, PBP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10-minute charge for 8.5 hours of playback | Yes★ |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 61.5 hrs★ | 26 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 53 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Bixby, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Galaxy Wearable App |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
Pricing
CMF by Nothing Buds 2 Plus offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
