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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for superior audio performance, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) delivers better overall sound quality, with a greater emphasis on soundstage and immersion, which could enhance your music and gaming experiences. They also have a higher comfort score, suggesting they might be more suitable for extended wear, and offer features like active noise cancelling and a codec for higher-quality audio over Bluetooth (LHDC). Additionally, these earbuds have a low latency mode that could be beneficial for watching videos or playing games. However, the Soundcore P20i, while more budget-friendly, still provides decent sound quality and comfort, with a longer battery life per charge. The Soundcore earbuds lack active noise cancelling and the higher-quality Bluetooth codec, but they are dustproof and sweatproof certified, and therefore could be a better choice for exercise or outdoor use. 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 Soundcore P20i
- The Soundcore P20i has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Key differences
Music
7.0
6.4
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
7.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Phone Calls
7.9
5.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
6.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
6.7 Hours
9.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 4.5 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."
Soundcore P20i
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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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