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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a premium sound experience and are willing to invest more, the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ may be a better choice for their larger sound driver and Adaptive AptX support which ensures high-quality audio performance. However, if you're concerned about price and seek value, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) can offer you a good experience with features like LHDC and Low Latency Mode suitable for gaming, at a lower cost. Note that Bang and Olufsen offer slightly better battery life, but Nothing Brand's case provides more overall charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.2
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Cost
$176
$149
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$100
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
TV and Video
7.8
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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