We recently made a comparison in Applesfera of the 3rd generation iPhone SE with the Nothing Phone (2a), the new economical terminal that seeks to establish itself in the market for its quality-price ratio and which has just been released one of the fashion brands of the moment: Nothing.
In its expansion plan and to cover more potential buyers, the company created a sub-brand with more accessible devices called CMF by Nothing. In its catalog we find the CMF by Nothing Watch Pro, a “smart” watch with a large AMOLED screen and sports functions at a very competitive price, as well as the CMF by Nothing Buds Pro.
The latter are wireless Bluetooth headphones that follow the philosophy of the sub-brand: Sleek design and eye-catching features at a pretty reasonable price for most users.
Although they are not in the same range, there is a lot of interest in comparing Bluetooth headphones of this style with the 2nd generation AirPods Pro, because Many users wonder if it is really worth spending the almost 300 dollars that Apple’s proposal costs.
On this occasion itLet’s compare the two options so that users can learn more about them and make a better purchasing decision.
Includes Nothing Buds Pro AirPods Pro 2 and CMF
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Features |
airpods pro 2 |
CMF BY NOHING BUDS PRO |
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Dimensions and weight |
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sound technology |
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sensors |
Skin sensor, motion detection accelerometer, voice detection accelerometer and touch control |
Touch controls, on-ear position |
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microphones |
Dual microphones with beamforming technology, inward-facing microphone |
Six microphones total |
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connectivity |
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controls |
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battery |
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endurance |
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) |
IP54 |
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Others |
“Hey, Siri” |
Nothing X app |
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price |
279 dollars |
49 dollars |
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe charging case (USB-C)
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
- sound technology: Nothing Buds Pro CMF are Bluetooth earbuds featuring a dynamic Boost Bass driver, LCP + PU diaphragm, support for AAC and SBC codecs, and hybrid active noise cancellation up to ‘at 45 dB and a transparency mode. AirPods Pro 2 features Apple’s custom high excursion transducer, custom high dynamic range amplifier, active noise cancellation, adaptive ambient sound mode, pressure compensation via a groove system, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and adaptive equalization.
- Sensors: Apple’s proposal includes a skin sensor, accelerometers with motion detection, voice detection and touch control. The Nothing Buds Pro CMFs feature touch and ear position controls.
- Microphones: Nothing’s budget option integrates six microphones in total and Apple’s has two microphones with beamforming technology, in addition to one facing inward.
- Connectivity: Nothing Buds Pro CMF features Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and compatibility with Nothing X. AirPods Pro 2 includes H2 chip, U1 chip, and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Battery: These from Nothing, according to the brand, last up to 39 hours of playback with the charging case without active noise cancellation, with around 11 hours per charge. Those from Apple promise up to 30 hours of playback with the MagSafe charging case.
- Précio: The CMF by Nothing have a recommended retail price of 49 dollars and the AirPods Pro 2 have a recommended retail price of 279 dollars.
CMF by Nothing Buds Pro VS AirPods Pro 2nd generation, which Bluetooth headphones to buy?
The Nothing Buds Pro CMF are wireless Bluetooth headphones that have practically everything to be a bestseller: good price, powerful active noise cancellation and long battery life. On paper they look very good, but it is true that in terms of sound quality they cannot be compared to proposals such as the 2nd generation AirPods Pro.
Below we leave the strengths and weaknesses of both hearing aid models.
Strengths and weaknesses of AirPods Pro 2
- + Excellent active noise cancellation
- + Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
- + Adaptive equalization
- + Battery life up to 30 hours with MagSafe charging case
- + They already have USB-C
- + Full integration with Apple devices
- + They are integrated into the research network
- – They only work 100% with Apple devices
- – Its price is high
Strengths and Weaknesses of CMF by Nothing Buds Pro
- + Very reasonable price
- + Active hybrid noise cancellation up to 45 dB
- + Customization with the Nothing X app
- + Battery life up to 39 hours with the case
- + Support for Google Fast Pair
- + Stable connectivity with Bluetooth 5.3
- – Active noise cancellation is not comparable to high-end models (logical for the price)
- – The sound quality is also not comparable to high-end models
Active noise cancellation
Apple doesn’t provide very detailed specifications for its wireless Bluetooth headphones. It’s unclear exactly how powerful the 2nd generation AirPods Pro’s active noise cancellation is.. They are said to reach 35 dB at 250 Hz, but this is not clear.
The Nothing Buds Pro CMFs feature hybrid active noise cancellation which, according to the brand, is 45 dB. On paper they should be better than Apple’s, but that’s not true. The AirPods Pro have a good reputation in this segment, a significant improvement over the first model, thanks to the H2 chip.
The price
One of the most important factors when purchasing a product is the price.. When in doubt between two of similar value, they usually also have similar features, but that’s not the case with the 2nd Gen AirPods Pro and the CMF By Nothing Buds Pro.
The first cost 279 dollars in the official Apple Store, while the others have a recommended retail price of 49 dollars. There is a difference of more than 200 dollars. If you’re looking for the best experience with Apple devices, the AirPods Pro deliver it, although the price is quite steep. If other functions are not valued (such as spatial audio, integration with the ecosystem, etc.), and you are not looking for the best quality, the CMF By Nothing Buds Pro are a very interesting proposition.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe charging case (USB-C)
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
*Some prices may have changed since the last review
More offers
Remember that by subscribing to Amazon Prime you get a 30-day free trial and you can enjoy other services such as Prime Video. You can also try services like Kindle Unlimited or Audible for free for 30 days.
Entertainment with Apple is guaranteed: don’t forget that you can subscribe to Apple TV+ to watch your favorite series and films (you have seven days free, then 6.99 dollars per month) and to Apple Music so that music never misses your evenings with high quality audio (you have a free trial month, then 10.99 dollars per month for an individual plan).
You also have Apple Books at your disposal, to always have your favorite readings at hand, whether in book or audiobook format; and Apple Podcasts, where you’ll find millions of shows to listen to.
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