Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say 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 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, 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
The 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
are lighter than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference -1.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Nothing Ear 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The Nothing Ear 2 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The Nothing Ear 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction this 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, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 2
The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 the Nothing Ear 2's case has 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 having to recharge 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
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. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 0.5 hours
Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 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 device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Nothing Ear 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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. 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
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 well with your iPhone.
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.
Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up. The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would 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 they are 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. If 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.
Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 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 just thirty minutes.
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 seemlessly 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 without missing notifications from another connected device.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
