Nothing Ear (2) goes official, offering better sound and features at a higher price

After weeks and weeks of waiting, Nothing has officially introduced the Ear (2) wireless earbuds. Nothing Ear (2) belongs to the company very first second generation product — the successor to its debut product, ear (1). The new earbuds come with features such as an enhanced audio experience, dual Bluetooth connection, Clear Voice Call technology and much more. In this article, we take a closer look at the specifications and features of the Nothing Ear (2) and how they compare to the competition.

Nothing ear (2): price and availability

The Nothing Ear (2) is priced at $149 (£129 / €149) and will be available first on the company’s website official website from today i.e. March 22, 2023. From March 23, the Ear (2) will be available for purchase at the Nothing Store Soho in London and at select Kith stores worldwide, including the US, France and Japan. The earphones will be available globally from March 28 (both online and offline). Here’s the full regional pricing for Nothing Ear (2):

• $149 in the United States
• £129 in the UK
• €149 in Europe

None ear (2): Specs

Nothing ear (2): features

Nothing says the Ear (2) builds on the foundation laid by the Ear (1) and offers “next-level personalization for the ultimate audio experience”. The earbuds are Hi-Res Audio certified and support the LHDC 5.0 codec for the finest sound details. Thanks to this technology, the earbuds support up to 24 bit/192 kHz at transfer rates of up to 1 Mbps.

The earbuds have the same custom 11.6mm driver as the first-generation product, but the company claims the use of newer materials helps the earbuds deliver even richer highs and deeper, smoother bass. But the most interesting thing about Nothing Ear (2) is the support for Personal Sound Profile.

This feature allows the user to create their own unique “Hearing ID” to customize the audio they listen to based on their personal preferences. The earbuds dynamically adjust equalizer settings in real time, optimizing sound quality to suit the user’s unique hearing profile. Users can create their personal sound profile and customize the controls using the Nothing X app.

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Another notable feature of the Nothing Ear (2) is the support for Dual Connection. This feature allows the user to connect the earbuds to two different devices at the same time. Whether you’re listening to music on your phone or participating in an online meeting on your laptop, there’s no need to unplug and plug in your earbuds every time you switch devices. It’s worth noting that there’s support for both Google’s Fast Pair and Microsoft’s Swift Pair.

Nothing has worked to improve call quality either. The company says the Ear (2) features “Nothing’s best Clear Voice Technology yet.” The earbuds come with three microphones on each earbud that eliminate background noise in real time. According to Nothing, this results in a greatly improved call quality.

The Nothing Ear (2) also supports Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Personalized ANC function adapts to the unique shape of the ear canal, creating a customized noise reduction experience. In addition, there is an Adaptive Mode feature that automatically adjusts the noise reduction level based on the user’s environment.

Other features of the Nothing Ear (2) include better battery life of up to 36 hours (vs 34 hours on the first generation) with ANC turned off. The earbuds also support fast charging (up to 8 hours of battery life in 10 minutes of charging) and 2.5W wireless charging. And oh, the earbuds are IP54 rated, while the charging case is IP55 rated.

Nothing ear (2): How does it compare to the competition?

With a $149 price tag, the Nothing Ear (2) goes up against premium earphones like the Apple AirPods3, Google Pixel Buds Pro and Jabra Elite 7 Pro. So, how does it compare to these earbuds in terms of features, specs and price? Let’s take a quick look.

One of the standout features of the Ear (2) is that it supports dual connection, allowing users to connect to two different devices at the same time. This feature is not found on the other earbuds mentioned in this article. In terms of dust and water resistance, the Nothing Ear (2) lags slightly behind the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, which has an IP57 rating, while the Ear (2) has an IP55 rating. The Pixel Buds Pro and AirPods 3rd generation are both not dust resistant and have an IPX4 rating.

The Nothing Ear (2) also has an impressive 11mm custom driver, similar to the Pixel Buds Pro and AirPods 3. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro falls behind with a 6mm driver. The Ear (2) also has silicone tips, which are missing on the AirPods. Both the Pixel Buds Pro and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have silicone tips.

Another remarkable feature of the Nothing Ear (2) is the personal sound profile, which adapts the sound in real time to the user’s preferences. We have yet to thoroughly test this feature, but it sure is intriguing. The Ear (2) also offers several ANC modes, something not found on the AirPods 3rd generation, although both Pixel Buds Pro and Jabra Elite 7 Pro offer ANC.

When it comes to battery life, the Nothing Ear (2) offers the best battery life of these earbuds, up to 36 hours. Apple claims the AirPods 3 offer up to 30 hours of battery life, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro maxes out, while the Pixel Buds Pro offer up to 31 hours of battery life – which is still less than the Nothing Ear (2).

Overall, the Nothing Ear (2) offers an impressive range of features for a not-too-high price tag, especially when compared to its competitors. For more, keep an eye out for our review of the Nothing Ear (2) as we thoroughly test its features and capabilities. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the Nietsoor (2). Would you upgrade to these earbuds? Let us know in the comments below!