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Nothing Ear 2

Name: Nothing Ear 2
Brand: Nothing
SKU: B0C8HCSL1Z
Price: 257.48 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

3.3/ 10

3.3

0.010.0

A 3.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.8/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.8

1.05.0

A 4.8 puts its audio quality in the top half of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6.3 hBelow average

6.3 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

36 hAbove average

36 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54/IP55

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%Ip54/ip550%

Ip54/ip55 appears on 0% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6.3 h
Battery Life With Case: 36 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 10 min
Battery Life Anc On: 6.117 h
Charging Case Capacity: 485 mAh
Earbud Capacity: 48 mAh
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP54/IP55
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Depth: 40 dB
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Bright
Adaptive Anc: Yes
Passive Isolation: 15 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, LHDC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 56×56×22 mm
Color Options: Black, clear
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 4.5 g
Weight With Case: 51.9 g

Features

Certified For: Universal
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Stem squeeze
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 3
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Triple microphone

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed March 2023

Noise cancelling7.4

Isolation3.3

Battery life6.2

Comfort & fit7.4

Connectivity8.0

Design7.5

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.

✓What we like

✓Lightweight

✓Wireless charging

✓Robust app

✓Comfortable fit

✓IP54 (buds) and IP55 (case)

✓LHDC, AAC, and SBC Bluetooth codecs

✕What 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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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Nothing Ear 2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Nothing Ear 2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

Nothing Ear 2

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Nothing Ear 2: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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

Nothing Ear 2

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Nothing Ear 2: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
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