Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g are heavier than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference of 0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Nothing Ear 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.6mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 2

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 2

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

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.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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 earbuds and charging case.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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 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 MacBook. 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 2 6only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

The Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The amount 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.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts sounds to electrical energy.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very 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 just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 2 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position 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 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 2	OnePlus Buds Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP55
	weight	9g	9.8g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	97dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	1hours
	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	-38dBV/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. Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Review In Summary

Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Oneplus Buds Pro 2 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

Sound Pressure Level

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

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