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@hackneyedlisten87 · Owner-reported
Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
battery life could be better for the price, but then again that ́s why have two sets of earbuds(also who is listening to music or whatever for more than 6 hours?). soundwise, they're actually nice to listen to everything is clear and the bass isn ́t overwhelming like the ear3
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At 7.4, its noise cancelling beats 28% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 87 of the 257 we've cataloged.
A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 64 of the 257 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 1–6 months.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 257 we've cataloged.
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 257 we've cataloged.
Ip54/ip55 appears on 0% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 257).
Active is the most common — on 60% of the 174 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 257).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 6.1 |
| 25 | 6.1 |
| 32 | 6.4 |
| 40 | 6.7 |
| 50 | 6.7 |
| 63 | 6.3 |
| 80 | 5.3 |
| 100 | 3.8 |
| 125 | 1.8 |
| 160 | -0.7 |
| 200 | -2.0 |
| 250 | -1.5 |
| 315 | -0.5 |
| 400 | -1.3 |
| 500 | -4.9 |
| 630 | -4.6 |
| 800 | -2.0 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.9 |
| 1600 | 6.1 |
| 2000 | 8.2 |
| 2500 | 11.2 |
| 3150 | 14.4 |
| 4000 | 14.8 |
| 5000 | 16.2 |
| 6300 | 11.8 |
| 8000 | 8.1 |
| 10000 | 2.5 |
| 12500 | 6.9 |
| 16000 | -3.6 |
| 20000 | -25.2 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 3.9 |
| 26 | 0.9 |
| 33 | 1.2 |
| 41 | 1.0 |
| 52 | 1.2 |
| 65 | 1.4 |
| 82 | 1.7 |
| 103 | 1.5 |
| 130 | 1.7 |
| 163 | 1.9 |
| 205 | 2.4 |
| 259 | 4.2 |
| 325 | 4.9 |
| 410 | 5.8 |
| 516 | 6.4 |
| 613 | 7.0 |
| 772 | 11.6 |
| 972 | 12.9 |
| 1220 | 13.9 |
| 1540 | 14.6 |
| 1940 | 17.6 |
| 2440 | 22.4 |
| 3070 | 22.5 |
| 3870 | 17.7 |
| 4870 | 17.2 |
| 6130 | 32.4 |
| 7720 | 27.0 |
| 9720 | 26.4 |
| 12200 | 17.6 |
| 15400 | 18.2 |
| 19400 | 36.2 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 7.7 |
| 26 | 11.1 |
| 33 | 12.9 |
| 41 | 15.1 |
| 52 | 18.2 |
| 65 | 18.8 |
| 82 | 20.3 |
| 103 | 20.7 |
| 130 | 18.5 |
| 163 | 20.2 |
| 205 | 18.7 |
| 259 | 20.3 |
| 325 | 16.0 |
| 410 | 11.4 |
| 516 | 10.5 |
| 613 | 10.8 |
| 772 | 17.0 |
| 972 | 17.4 |
| 1220 | 19.6 |
| 1540 | 20.6 |
| 1940 | 23.6 |
| 2440 | 27.4 |
| 3070 | 26.1 |
| 3870 | 20.5 |
| 4870 | 19.6 |
| 6130 | 28.9 |
| 7720 | 24.2 |
| 9720 | 22.5 |
| 12200 | 8.1 |
| 15400 | 18.0 |
| 19400 | 35.9 |
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
The verdict
The Nothing Ear (2) takes an unconventional approach to true wireless earbuds with its Android and iOS friendly design. It features the LHDC and AAC codecs, alongside some luxuries like ANC and a comprehensive app. Despite having some considerate features like IP54 and IP55 ratings for the buds and case respectively, the app's generated personalized sound and ANC don't feel custom. Put in the leg work and the lightweight earbuds might just outdo the price tag.
✓Liked: Lightweight, Wireless charging, Robust app, Comfortable fit
✕Could be better: ANC can cause in-ear pressure, Frequency response is too trebly, Commands don't always trigger on stems, Mediocre battery life with ANC on
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Would buy againbattery life could be better for the price, but then again that ́s why have two sets of earbuds(also who is listening to music or whatever for more than 6 hours?). soundwise, they're actually nice to listen to everything is clear and the bass isn ́t overwhelming like the ear3
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