Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
CMF Buds 2 Plus Light Grey
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) delivers audiophile-grade sound, solid hybrid ANC and impressive battery life in a lightweight, IP-rated package. It shines with its customizable EQ and multipoint connectivity but falls short of flagship ANC performance and has limited ecosystem features.
High-performance true-wireless earbuds with long battery life, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res LDAC audio, housed in a sandblasted-metal case with IP55 durability. Ideal for commuters, gamers, and professionals needing strong call quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hours | 14 hoursbest | |
11 mm | 12 mmbest | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 51.5 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 12 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 51.5 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 14 hours |
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Professional reviewers praise the sound quality, EQ flexibility and battery life, but note that ANC does not meet its claimed attenuation and that the lack of aptX/LE Audio is a drawback.
Everyday users love the rich sound and long battery, while complaining about inconsistent ANC performance and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
“Battery life is insane-lasts me over a week with daily use.”
“Calls are crystal clear even on windy bike rides.”
“ChatGPT voice assistant works only with Nothing phones.”
Professional reviewers commend the premium build, clean Nothing X interface, and Smart Adaptive ANC, but note bass-heavy default tuning and the lack of touch volume controls.
Everyday users rave about the extraordinary battery life and reliable ANC, while complaining about iOS app stability, ear pressure, and limited ChatGPT usefulness.
