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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a portable and discreet option with the latest features, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is a better fit due to its earbud form factor, low latency mode for minimal audio delay, and active noise canceling technology. They are well-suited for exercise, have a moderate battery life, and support wireless charging. On the other hand, the Sennheiser 450BT headphones offer a comfortable over-ear experience, better noise isolation, longer battery life, and are suitable for longer listening sessions, such as during air travel. While the Sennheisers have a higher microphone quality, they may not be as convenient for on-the-go use since they are bulkier and do not offer a wireless charging option. If cost is a significant factor and you are looking for a more affordable option with good sound quality, the Sennheiser 450BT would be the more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser 450BT
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.0
6.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.9
6.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 450BT is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser 450BT is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
9.1
The Sennheiser 450BT is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
6.7 Hours
27.5 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser 450BT has 27.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$90
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser 450BT costs $90.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 450BT has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.8
The Sennheiser 450BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
8.1
The Sennheiser 450BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Sennheiser 450BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Sennheiser 450BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $90 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 27.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 240.4 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."
Sennheiser 450BT
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Lily Katz | March 2022
"The Sennheiser HD 450BT is a very good pair of headphones for the price, noise canceling is good and sound quality is great—quite rare at this price point. Like any product, this headset isn’t without its faults."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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