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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're considering cost and portability, the "Nothing" Ear (2) earbuds are significantly less expensive and offer good sound quality for everyday use, easy to carry around and suitable for exercise or commuting. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD800S headphones offer superior sound quality, comfort, and an immersive audio experience for critical listening but come at a higher price. They're bulkier, making them less convenient for on-the-go use and more suited to a dedicated listening environment. Additionally, the Sennheiser's open-back design provides a more expansive soundstage, but it also means more sound leakage and less isolation from external noise. 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 Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good.
Gaming
8.5
7.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD800S is good.
Phone Calls
7.9
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD800S is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
9.7
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
2.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Battery
6.7 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$1,390
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser HD800S costs $1,390.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Sennheiser HD800S both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Sennheiser HD800S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Sennheiser HD800S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $1,390 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | December 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 371.9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
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Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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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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