Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

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

Having a value of IP54, the Nothing Ear 2's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 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 Nothing Ear 2, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are heavier than the Nothing Ear 2 by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Nothing Ear 2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

The Nothing Ear 2 have a unit size of 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2.4mm , many people have a misconception 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

Nothing Ear 2'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Nothing Ear 2's case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 10 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Nothing Ear 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 2 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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 voice that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 2 2only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

The Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 2	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP57
	weight	9g	12g
	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	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	20hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
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	✗	3Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Summary

Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex 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

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

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