Jabra Evolve2 Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Nothing Ear 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Nothing Ear 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP54 |
weight | 10.8g | 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 | 6mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -40dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
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 best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
are heavier than the Nothing Ear 2 by of 1.8g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Evolve2 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. 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 taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Nothing Ear 2 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Nothing Ear 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 2 have a unit size of 11.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 5.6mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
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 on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The 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 adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Nothing Ear 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 9 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours
The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Nothing Ear 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 10meters
Nothing Ear 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Jabra Evolve2 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.
The Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
The Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 from another device.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a control panel on them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.