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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose 700 headphones offer superior comfort, better sound quality, more effective noise isolation, and are highly rated for air travel, making them ideal for long flights and noisy environments. However, they are pricier and less suitable for gaming due to their longer latency. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are much more affordable and perform well in gaming and TV/video use cases due to lower latency. They also have a longer battery life and offer wireless charging, which the Bose 700 lacks. Consider the Ear (2) if you prioritize portability, exercise use, and a tighter budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.0
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
20.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$149
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The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.0
The Bose 700 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Phone Calls
8.3
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose 700 to be very good for phone calls, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose 700 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
"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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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