Nothing Ear 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
weight | 9g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning 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 that of liquids is that,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Nothing Ear 2, at 9g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -132.75g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 2 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Nothing Ear 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Nothing Ear 2, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm 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 corellates with the loudness of the device.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 3.6mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 have to charge the device less often.
Nothing Ear 2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a charge of 44 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.
Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 14 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
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 the same 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
While the Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 2 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 following instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.