Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Studio Buds Plus IPX4

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus, 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

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6.1g

Nothing Ear 2 9g

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Nothing Ear 2, at 9g weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 2.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Nothing Ear 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Nothing Ear 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Studio Buds Plus 8.2mm

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

The Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3.4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

The Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Beats Studio Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Studio Buds Plus 100dB/mW

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Studio Buds Plus 9hours

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nothing Ear 2's battery life is less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Studio Buds Plus 27hours

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 3 hours

Charge Time

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2hours

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Studio Buds Plus v5.3

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Studio Buds Plus 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus

Has Aac

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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

Beats Studio Buds Plus 6only

Nothing Ear 2 6only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✗

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 microphone can recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Nothing Ear 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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

Beats Studio Buds Plus 2only

Nothing Ear 2 2only

Beats Studio Buds Plus have a multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Nothing Ear 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

With the Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

Beats Studio Buds Plus 1Years

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Beats Studio Buds Plus 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

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Beats Studio Buds Plus have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Studio Buds Plus ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Studio Buds Plus	Nothing Ear 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	6.1g	9g
	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	8.2mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	27hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	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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Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Summary

Beats Studio Buds Plus Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included