Q10
Blue Microphones
44 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Buds 2
Nothing
84 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Travel
Commute
Calls
Music
Specifications
| Q10 | Nothing Buds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.11 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Freq Max | — | 5 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7.5 hrs | 13.5 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 0.16599999368190765 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7.5 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 26 hrs | 55 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | ChatGPT |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Q10
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Nothing Buds 2
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Q102.566score per dollar
vs
Nothing Buds 22.038score per dollar
Q10 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Buds 2
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
