Nothing Ear 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Sony WF C500
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Sony WF C500 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 5.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 10hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2.5hours | |
battery power | 33mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 9meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
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 rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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 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.
Compared to the Nothing Ear 2, Sony WF C500 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Nothing Ear 2 with a difference of 1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.
Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nothing Ear 2 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Nothing Ear 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The 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 overcome background noise.
Nothing Ear 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both Sony WF C500, and Nothing Ear 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 5.8mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, 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 measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF C500'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 tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony WF C500's battery life is
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 4 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 manufacturer, and Nothing Ear 2's case is said to have 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.
Sony WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 20 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1.5 hours
Nothing Ear 2's battery capacity is 33mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell 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 C500 too support 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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Nothing Ear 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1meters
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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF C500 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.
While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The size 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.
Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 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 30 minutes.
Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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 Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's 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.
Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them.
The Sony WF C500 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.
Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Nothing Ear 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.