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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you prioritize overall sound quality and are willing to pay slightly more, the Apple AirPods Pro are a great choice, but they may not be ideal for gaming or watching TV due to higher latency. Conversely, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) offers better performance for gaming and TV with its low latency mode and is slightly less expensive while also providing comparable sound quality for music and calls. However, the AirPods Pro have better noise isolation, which could be important if you often find yourself in noisy environments like air travel. Both options are similar in terms of comfort, mic quality, and are sweatproof, but the Ear (2) has a longer battery life. Choose the AirPods Pro if you are within the Apple ecosystem as you'll get optimized features, but if you want better value and versatility, the Ear (2) might be the better choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
  • Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
  • Good for music
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for exercise
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Gaming

5.1
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.

Phone Calls

7.4
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Apple Airpods Pro are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.3
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Apple Airpods Pro is very good.

TV and Video

5.7
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.

Noise Reduction

9.1
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
8.0
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
6.7 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$260
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
$149
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.8
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.

Build Quality

9.0
Airpods Pro
Ear (2)
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.

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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple Airpods Pro"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
Apple Airpods Pro"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)

GENERAL

Price
$260
$149
Brand
Apple"Nothing" Brand
Release Date
October 1, 2019March 1, 2023
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.9/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
7.4/107.9/10
Gaming Score
5.2/108.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/108/10
Exercise Score
6.1/107.9/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
5 Hours6.7 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
1.5 Hours1 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.25.3.
Case Battery Life
2430

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/108/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8/108/10
Size
MediumSmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
5.4 Grams4.4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."

"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)

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Sound Guys

Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."

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About Apple

Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.

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