It literally doesn't matter.
Saying he doesn't suck is gonna make him feel content where he is so he won't want to get faster. I'm just trying to help by telling the truth.
Both those 2x2s aren't as good as mgc or valk, which are pretty cheap anyway
rapid improvement is pretty easy for 2x2.
Also, the time he has been cubing doesnt matter at all. He still sorta sucks, but that WILL change if he continues, and that should serve as motivation.