Nothing Ear 2
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
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Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX2 |
weight | 9g | 12.6g | |
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 | ✗ | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 22hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
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 | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Nothing Ear 2 has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
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 carry.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Nothing Ear 2 by of 3.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 more secure fit.
Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a unit size of 11.6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Nothing Ear 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 8 hours
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 when they have been in storage for long periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these 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 in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 will work well with your iPad. 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The magnitude 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 pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm 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 lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also 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.
With the Nothing Ear 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the device 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 may easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.