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Updated January 10, 2024·

The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are true wireless earbuds with an emphasis on portability, excellent for use during exercise and air travel due to their compact size and sweatproof design. They offer a fairly balanced sound quality and feature active noise cancelling, which is useful for noisy environments. Additionally, they provide a low latency mode that could benefit gamers and those who watch videos. The built-in microphone is decent for calls and meetings, and the earbuds support wireless charging. The Philips Fidelio X2HR headphones, on the other hand, are over-ear and open-back, providing a more expansive soundstage, well-suited for an immersive listening experience at home. They excel in overall sound quality but lack active noise cancellation and are not intended for exercise or travel due to their size and open design. They have a detachable cable but do not offer a built-in microphone, wireless connectivity, or a low latency feature. If you prioritize sound quality for music and home use, the Philips Fidelio X2HR might be preferable, while for versatility, portability, and features like noise cancellation and wireless convenience, you might lean towards the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2), despite the slightly higher price. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
  • Good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
  • Excellent for music

Key differences

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Music

7.0
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
9.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.

Gaming

8.5
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

Phone Calls

7.9
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.1
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.

TV and Video

8.0
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
8.8
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.

Noise Reduction

8.0
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.

Battery

6.7 Hours
Ear (2)
Fidelio X2HR
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery.
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Cost

$149
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$148
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Philips Fidelio X2HR costs $148.

Build Quality

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Fidelio X2HR
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Philips Fidelio X2HR both have excellent build quality.

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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Philips Fidelio X2HR compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)Philips Fidelio X2HR
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)Philips Fidelio X2HR

GENERAL

Price
$149
$148
Brand
"Nothing" BrandPhilips
Release Date
March 1, 2023September 1, 2014
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWired

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/109.3/10
Phone Calls Score
7.9/105/10
Gaming Score
8.6/107.1/10
TV and Video Score
8/108.9/10
Exercise Score
7.9/104.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6.7 HoursN/A
Wireless charging
YesN/A
Charging time
1 HoursN/A
Bluetooth version
5.3.N/A
Case Battery Life
30N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesNo
Noise Reduction Score
8/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
YesN/A
iOS App
YesN/A
Mic Quality
7/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/109/10
Comfort score
8/108.4/10
Size
SmallN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.4 Grams390 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedN/A

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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."

Philips Fidelio X2HR

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Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."

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About Philips

Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.

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