Nothing Ear 2
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 12.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Nothing Ear 2's rating for solids indicates 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 the second number of 4 means 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference of 3.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Nothing Ear 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2.3mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 12 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 for the first time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours
Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.
Nothing Ear 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
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 well 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
The Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.
Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.