Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP57 |
weight | 9g | 9.4g | |
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 | 11.6mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.4 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating is read as, the first number 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 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Nothing Ear 2, at 9g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by -0.4g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Nothing Ear 2 also have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Nothing Ear 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 0.6mm , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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. Nothing Ear 2's battery life is equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4 hours Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nothing Ear 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning 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 Nothing Ear 2 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Nothing Ear 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Nothing Ear 2 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 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 2 too 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. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Nothing Ear 2 also have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.