Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Nothing Ear 2 9g

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

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g weigh less than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference -1.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have sweat resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 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.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Nothing Ear 2 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

The Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 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, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Sony WF 1000XM4 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 2

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

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 requires fewer chargings.

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Nothing Ear 2's case has 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 recharging the case itself.

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 14 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

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 when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

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.

Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Nothing Ear 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 the same 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 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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 Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Nothing Ear 2 6only

The Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Nothing Ear 2 2only

The Nothing Ear 2 support 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Nothing Ear 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	7.1g	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	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	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	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. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 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

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

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