"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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MUSIC: Good—7.0/10
CALLS: Good—7.9/10
GAMING: Very Good—8.5/10
TV: Very Good—8.0/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Excellent—9.1/10
EXERCISE: Good—7.9/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.5/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Very Good—8.0/10
BUILD QUALITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—9.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are a midrange priced, closed enclosure option with a stemmed form factor. They boast a very good overall sound quality, comfort, and build quality, which makes them suitable for listening to music, and they have features like active noise cancelling, making them excellent for air travel and portability. Their low latency mode is ideal for gaming and watching TV, and they're sweatproof and dustproof, appropriate for exercise. With a dynamic driver and support for AAC and LHDC codecs, they deliver high-fidelity audio. They're optimized for both Android and Apple devices and offer around 6.7 hours of battery life, extendable to 30 hours with the charging case, which also supports wireless charging. They come with an integrated microphone but do not feature virtual surround sound. Their app allows for equalizer settings and controls customization. If you want versatile, durable earbuds with active noise canceling and low latency, these could be a good option, unless you're specifically looking for features like virtual surround sound. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Wireless with low latency mode
- Very good overall sound quality
- Good active noise cancelling
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Water and dustproof certifications
Cons
- Fair soundstage may affect immersion
- Ear detection can be finicky
- Battery life limited to 6.7 hours
- Limited app audio controls
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:4.9
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Podcasts & Audiobooks:4.8
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Gaming:4.6
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are well-suited for gaming due to their Low Latency Mode feature, which reduces audio delay, providing a more synchronized audio experience crucial for gaming. Additionally, the earbuds offer a good microphone quality, important for clear voice communication in multiplayer games.
Air Travel:4.6
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Calls:4.4
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
TV & Video:4.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is ideal for watching TV and videos because it includes a low latency mode to minimize audio delay and sync issues, and it also has very good overall sound quality along with excellent comfort, making it suitable for extended viewing sessions.
Exercise:4.4
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Portability:4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Music:4.0
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $149 | ||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | ||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 7.1/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 1 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | ||
Case Battery Life | 30 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 8/10 | ||
Size | Small | ||
Weight of single earbud | 4.4 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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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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