Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Nothing Ear 2, at 9g are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 0.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 2 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Nothing Ear 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 2, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 0.6mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 2

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nothing Ear 2's battery life is equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 0.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Nothing Ear 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 2 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

The Nothing Ear 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 2 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Nothing Ear 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 2	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11.6mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-40dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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