Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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.

Compared 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

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because 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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Nothing Ear 2 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

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 produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

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 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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 recharging 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

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 use 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 2 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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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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Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Summary

Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included