Nothing Ear 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Beats Studio Buds
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Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 5.1g | |
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 | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100.5dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 16hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 value 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, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference -3.9g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nothing Ear 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds and Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Nothing Ear 2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 3.4mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Nothing Ear 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Studio Buds'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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Nothing Ear 2's case is said to have a 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.
Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 14 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.5 hours
Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Nothing Ear 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
Nothing Ear 2 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 Nothing Ear 2 will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Beats Studio Buds 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.
Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
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 recognize.
The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
The Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.