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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) offers higher sound quality, a better soundstage, and low latency mode which makes it more suitable for gaming and watching TV. They also come with active noise canceling, which is great for air travel and environments with lots of background noise. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds, on the other hand, are more comfortable and significantly less expensive while still offering good build quality and built-in controls. If budget is a concern and you mostly listen to music or make calls, the Raycons are a good choice. For a premium audio experience and noise cancellation, consider the "Nothing" Ear (2) despite the higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Good for exercise
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
6.4/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
8.5/10
7.2/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Phone Calls
7.9/10
4.6/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1/10
4.9/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
8.0/10
7.2/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0/10
6.5/10
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
6.7 Hours
6.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$73
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
"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."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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