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Updated January 10, 2024·
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) offers better overall sound quality, a more comfortable fit, and a higher build quality compared to the Steelseries TUSQ. They're wireless with active noise cancelling and support for LHDC codec, making them suitable for varied listening experiences, including music, calls, gaming, and watching TV. Plus, they boast a high portability score and are sweat and dustproof, ideal for exercise and travel. However, if a tight budget is a priority and you don't mind a wired connection without noise cancellation, the Steelseries TUSQ with a solid microphone quality could be more than sufficient, especially for gaming, and they come with cable ear hooks for a secure fit during activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- The Steelseries TUSQ has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Key differences
Music
7.0
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
7.9
5.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
4.7
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.0
7.3
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
6.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Steelseries TUSQ is only fair.
Battery
6.7 Hours
N/A
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$149
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $40.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.5
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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