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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for earbuds with a superior noise isolation experience during air travel or for general use, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would serve you well, plus they offer wireless charging. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2), however, offer a slightly better battery life, and are more suited for calls and meetings, due to their higher mic quality score, as well as for gaming and TV viewing because of their low latency mode. Both have similar overall sound quality and build quality, but if gaming and call quality are priorities, go for the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2), whereas for noise isolation and wireless charging, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.0
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Phone Calls
7.9
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
6.7 Hours
4.8 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$188
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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