Nothing - Ear (2)

I'm using Nothing ear 2, but to be fair the Bluetooth latency kidna sucks and depending on the game is even distracting. I have also KZ ZSN Pro on my main computer and i think i would be better of getting another ones for the Deck.

Nothing sucks ass btw, never buy em. Worst experience

Just about a year of use the battery level dropped to < 1 hour, the tiny holes get frequently blocked due to dust, you can find this on Nothing subreddits as well.  Fragile ass build quality, they just broke.  Mic quality also deteriorated.  Thank God I got an extended warranty, gave them they were unable to fix it and just refunded me 60% of the amount I paid. Nothing phone is good, ngl. but ear 2 sucked ass. the local chinese earphones lasted long 

Soooo you kinda asking for the ultimate hybrid. And they just don't exist. However at the price point you going for you have great options. First if you want in eco system, galaxy buds pro 3 and the easy choice. If you want best sound Sony WF1000XM5 is definitely for audiophiles. If you want something for the gym with good sound, jabra elite8 active gen 2 is the best out there. If you want to spend half those prices and have a great daily driver I'd recommend checking out the nothing ear gen 2.

Nothing ear 2 on daily. Bose qc ultra when traveling

I had a pair of "nothing" ear headphones which I lost on a bus and I was gutted.. Less than £100 and the battery life on them is extraordinary. I bought v2 to replace the lost ones about 4 months ago and used them frequently... haven't had to charge them yet.

This! Been running Nothing Ear 2 since they launched and all you need is the app to get everything out from them. My vote also goes to CMF Buds by Nothing.

Yup had the Mk1 impressed me enough to buy the Mk2 like them a lot good for airline travel no complaints

I use the Nothing Ear 2 in low latency mode.

Also if you really really want tws( not a iem with a Bluetooth adapter) I would suggest the nothing ear 2. It apparantly has the best audio quality. Btw the beats you are looking at won't be any better than the AirPods. ( I really suggest iems tho)

Try CMF Buds 2 Pro. I gotta be honest. I just spent $120 USD on a pair of Nothing Ear 2 and my $40 Simgot EW200 sound better. I'm thinking about returning the TWS earbuds. I wanted something that sound as good as my IEMs but with the convenience of wireless... But it's not even close. Much more detail with the $40 IEMs.

Yeah, I added comparisons in the above thread in my experiences with Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, Liberty 4 NC, Nothing Ear 2, etc. also, why I didn't roll with Huawei or Samsungs. Left a lot of comments and context in various replies that would take more effort to reinstate in this thread.

Pixel earbuds work well. I have a Pixel 6 Pro phone and MacBook. Works well. Have Pixel A Buds and trying out the Pixel Buds Pro 2 right now. Also trialing the Nothing Ear earbuds given rave reviews and have multipoint. Seems good; though, I can't figure out the controls on the stems at all.

It’s funny you compared these two because I bought both to do the same lol Mostly interested in the 1mm bigger driver for the Nothing Ear. For me: Technics AZ100 -Pros •Longer Battery •Better Latency for gaming •The soundstage is wider and more immersive to me. •The bass feels more buttery/smooth than Nothing ear •Dolby Atmos setting is great for tv shows and movies. It also makes the soundstage for music wider and deeper. Sounds cool. •Better ANC •Better ease of use for touch controls than Nothing Ear’s weird grip controls •The clarity of the highs are so crisp and clean -Cons •Cheap looking case that also feels cheap. I expected more for the $300 price •App is ok but not as good as Nothing Ear •Dolby Atmos for music is cool, but drowns out the mids and highs a bit. Seems to lower the volume •Dolby Atmos head tracking is pointless. Yeah it’s cool but I don’t ever see myself using it •The db volume is much lower than Nothing Ear Nothing Ear -Pros •Cool aesthetically pleasing case that doesn’t feel cheap •Really awesome app with very detailed EQ options •The bass boost option is so awesome for a bass head like me •The personalized sound EQ feature amplifies frequencies that my ears couldn’t pick up as well before •More affordable price •Db volume is much louder than Technics. I have sensitive ears so I have to lower the volume quite a bit •The mids and highs do seem to be a bit cleaner and louder when having the right EQ setting •I would say the 1mm bigger driver does win against the Technics since the volume and bass are louder -Cons •ANC is not that good compared to Technics •Weird grip controls on earbuds •Soundstage does sound less open and wide to me. This sounds more “together center forward” for me •The bass is great but not as smooth satisfying as the Technics •The square case is an odd design choice •Less battery •No 3 point connection like Technics •There’s an option in the settings to help with game latency but when I switch it on it doesn’t really help and it causes the sound to skip every now and then

Nothing ear 2's, they sound great, tons of eq customization

I tried the Nothing Ear 2s because they’re super lightweight and easy to forget you’re wearing them, but I did notice that the sound could use a bit more punch, especially during my runs.

I run a lot and tested a bunch. For a mix of workouts and daily use, I'd go with the Sony WF-1000XM5 — comfy, great sound, solid ANC, and they stay in place. Jabra Elite 8 Active is also a great pick for sports — super secure fit and durable. Denon PerL Pro has insane sound quality but they're a bit bulkier. Nothing Ear 2 is nice but not ideal for intense movement.

I've used the Samsung buds and they worked great, but kept slipping out of my ears any movement. I still use my airpods sometimes. They work perfect, but I have to guess when I can charge them. But my main earbuds are called "nothing ear wireless 2" and no issues at all!!!

Have Ear(2) with S23 Ultra. I would say is my budget AnC earbud, pretty good and adjustable mixer with good functions. My personal downside is that it does not fit my ear very well (there are few sizes just all doesnt fit me maybe my ear is abit weird and unique lol). But i believe there are more budget like Moondrop Space Travel, if you prefer better noise cancellation effect that would be bose. If you like better upgrade one without worrying money burnt could go for Airpod(if you are iphone user) or Sony or Sennheiser(if you are audiophile user). But personally it depends on your preference. Do some researches and find that are suitable to your taste.

Nothing ear 2 usually and pixel buds 2 when I need good ANC. I find the nothing ear to be a better fit with my ears, can't figure out how to wear buds comfy.

I tried out the Nothing Ear 2s recently, and they really impressed me with their fit and sound quality during workouts and daily use.

Should be OK kot. I have the Ear (2) paired with a Nothing (2) phone. Works seamlessly. The casing is quite big though, so mine is in a case with carabiner to hook with belt loop. Eartips replacement also not easy, I found Moondrop silicon tips to fit both ears and the weird case though.

Nothing unpleasant, but I don't use mine for any critical listening and just for watching video or podcasts. The BT doesn't get interference if any, so the SQ is consistent even inside KL Sentral.

I got the nothing buds 2 for like $17

I bought nothing ear 2s back when I had the s24 ultra and still use them today on my iPhone 16 over the AirPods they just produce this amazing clear sound and you can fine tune it within the nothing x app

Samsung galaxy buds 3 pro and nothing ear 2

I use the Nothing Ear(2). I love the design and they cancel a lot of sound!

If sound quality is the top priority, i’d make a case for nothing ear (a) over ear 2.

Nothing Ear 2s absolutely rock. I mainly use the following earbuds as daily drivers: Nothing Ear 2s, Denon Perl, Oneplus Buds Pro 2, Status Between 3ANC, AirPods Pro 2, Moto Buds+, LG Tone Free T90Q Also just recently picked up the Phillips Fidelio T1s and they are really good. In terms of sound quality and value: Denon Perls go on sale often, you can pick up a gently used/open box Nothing Ear 2s for under $100 (same with the LGs and OP Buds Pro 2) Status BT3ANC also regularly go on sale. The Moto Buds+ are $100 new and are a crazy value, they are tuned by Bose and have Dolby Atmos. The one big drawback is that their app is not available on iPhones. You can get the Fidelio T1s new off Amazon for like $50, their app is buggy so I don’t really use it but they sound great. For fitness I’d say the Status BT3ANC or Denons are best, because they have wingtips to help keep them in your ears

You guys aren’t kidding, these things are an insane value at $25. I also own the following earbuds: Nothing Ear 2 Denon Perl AP Pro 2 Moto Buds+ OP Buds Pro 2 1MORE Aero & Colorbuds Cleer Ally Plus II LG Tone T90Q Phillips Fidelio T1 Status Between 3ANC And if I’m being honest…. I’d put the Moondrops up against most of these earbuds. They easily outperform both of the 1More earbuds and the Cleer Ally Plus IIs, I’d rate them honestly about on par with the LG Tone T90Qs & Oneplus Buds Pro 2, with my Status Between 3ANCs, my Moto Buds+, my AirPods Pro 2 bringing up 6th-4th on my list. My top three are the Denon Perls, the Phillip Fidelio T1s, and my Nothing Ear 2s . So my final list of my earbuds rankings are: 1. Nothing Ear 2 2. Phillips Fidelio T1 3. Denon Perl 4. AirPods Pro 2 5. Moto Buds+ 6. Status Between 3ANC 6.5. OnePlus Buds Pro 2 & LG Tone T90Q 7. Moondrop Space Travel, and honestly as I listen to them more, they may move up. 8. Both 1Mores in a tie (the Aeros & Colorbuds) 9. Cleer Ally Plus II (I’ve bought these twice and have been disappointed in them both times) I realize I kinda turned this post into a “rank my earbuds” list, but seriously, the Moondrop Space Travels are the best sounding earbuds I’ve ever heard for less than $50. Are they built to challenge the audiophile quality pairs like the Fidelios and the Nothing Ears? No, but for $25 they’re amazing sounding. They’re perfect for just running around every day or going to the gym. Since they’re so cheap, they’re perfect for those situations where if you lose them or they break, you don’t have to lose sleep over replacing them. I get that this post seems like I’m doing a paid promo for Moondrop. It’s not that lol, I’ve just never been this impressed with a cheap pair of earbuds like I have been with the Moondrop Space Travels. My only complaint is, they’re kinda hard to get out of the case.

I already have the 2024 Nothing Ears, wouldn’t the CMF Buds 2+ just sound similar to those since it’s the same company?

I recently bought ear 2 by nothing and well, they're amazing. I stopped using my sony wf-mx 5 and gave them to my mum. The nothing ones are amazing, overall neutral with a nice harman tendency, long lasting, good anc (not as good as sony, but good enough for sure)

First of all, the case is not an argument for me, personally. Of course it could be for some of you and yes, Sony has a better form factor. The reasons I prefer the ear (2) over the xm5 are the following: -I'm working as a mastering engineer and prefer a frequency response in between neutral and Harman, the ear (2) are much closer to that, while the xm5 are what I would call a balanced bathtub. The ear (2) allow for somewhat accurate hearing measurements (and correction) and the app is really, really well made. They offer two lossless and a lossy codec, while the xm5 offer ldac (older version) and a lossy one, but often one or both buds have short connection losses while listening lossless. no issues with the ear (2) at all. Soundstage and comfort are also better for me, although this is a personal thing. Battery life is a bit shorter and anc not as extreme with ear (2),but therfore it's adaptive, making it feel less like this typical anc vacuum, if you know what I mean. I don't use them for calls, can't say a lot more than that both work well, no complaints here. I also never tried the Galaxy buds. Nothing ear (2) sound like improved airpods 2 pro with a better stage and larger frequency response, including a better bass representation.

Nothing ear (2) I use

I've tried the Sony, Sennheiser, and Technics from that list. Sennheiser (Momentum 3): Very good sound quality, but they broke after a couple of months. Also, even after owning them for about a year, the ear fins made my ears sore during longer listening sessions. Great sound, but not the most reliable or comfortable. Sony: I bought the Sony earbuds to replace the Sennheisers. While the sound was good, the foam ear tips were annoying, and they didn’t support the ear well, leading to discomfort. Like the Sennheisers, they made my ears sore after longer periods. I ended up returning them after just a few days. Technics AZ80: These were my favorite out of the ones I tried. Very comfortable with good ear support, and the sound quality was excellent. Sadly, one earbud jumped out of my ear into a river while I was running, so that ended that. Now, I'm using the Nothing Ear (2). Honestly, I would recommend the Nothing Ear (2) over all the others. It offers basically the same sound quality at half the price, and the app experience is much better than Technics'. Summary: All of them have good sound quality. Sennheiser sounds great but has reliability issues and uncomfortable ear fins. Sony has good sound but uncomfortable ear tips and poor fit. Technics are the best overall for comfort and sound. Nothing Ear (2) delivers about 95% of the Technics experience, has a better app, and costs half as much.

I use my Nothing Ear in-ear headphones. https://preview.redd.it/ndmad0f4y95f1.png?width=439&format=png&auto=webp&s=370ca239ad147824c6a4a56444f73a3d1fe51c67

Not bad, quite reliable :)

Nothing Ear (2) is a great all rounder

I use the Nothing ear (2) and they are pretty good at cancelling background noise. There is a YouTube video where a bunch of earbuds are compared and they were by far the best at keeping sound quality good with a lot of background noise.

i have had the Original Nothing Ear 1 which developed a fault after 8 months. Returned it and got the Ear (2). That has been great so far after 18 months now. However, coming from Apple Earpod Pros, it's about 80% of the Apple earbuds. It is at half the price though and I would say if you don't need wireless charging, the Nothing Ear (a) is worth it. Noise cancellation in the Nothing Ear isn't amazing. It works but it could be a LOT better. If my Sony 1000XM4 is 10/10, then Apple would be like 7.5/10 and the Nothing would be like 5/10 for noise cancellation. They are the right price with good set of features and they look good.

Would recommend the Nothing Ear 2/3! Not expensive and ANC works like a charm. Highly customizable sound as well. Only downside is battery life is not fantastic - maybe 2+ hours at a go

I just got the nothing ear, they sound good after EQ, they are also on the cheaper end like 120

Which is more important to you? The sound quality or the ANC? The reality is the best TWS earbuds for one aren't the best fit the other. And there are often clear tradeoffs. For example, the B&O EX had superb audio quality. But the Nothing Ear get really close while being lighter, having a better app, and being superior in most other ways for considerably less money. Just be aware of the compromises you're going to make when selecting the best sounding TWS earbuds.

I just tried soundpeats, nothing ear, earfun and denon. Kept the Perl Pros and returned the others. super frustrated with soundpeats app - it crashed everytime i tried to open it. Nothing ear added some artifacts that were like garbled/warbling versions of the music that eere only noticeable in quiet sections of a song. Annoying. Earfun were ok, just not great. Denon perl pros are fantastic and the app is impressive. Ive tried the azh80s, xm5, oneplus, senn momentum 4, jabra elite 75active, and others last year and found my old soundcore liberty 3s were as good. the libs have been giving me charging issues, so I am replacing them with the Perl Pros.

Nothing ear are awesome. Currently on sale for 99. Well worth it.

My favorite on that list is nothing ear. Probably not the best but I find them extremely comfortable with great sound.

Out of everything you listed the best for your needs are going to be az100 an Bose. However here's where the problem lies Bose has great anc the best out there but the quality of music is shit just shit. If you are talking actually quality music then you don't want Bose. I'd say az100 are your best bet after that having great anc some day about the same as Sony or even better in other cases an you have great battery life. After that I'd say the xm5 would be best choice after. They have good sound not great but good sn they have all the other functions you'd want. Not as many as az100 but a lot. Then there mw4 they def sound leagues above Sony an slightly better than az100 but they won't help with your anc problem they lean more towards I prefer music quality over functionality but they still have all those functions they just don't shine in them like others in this category... Nothing is good budget one but not what your needs. Geminis are good but anc is not good for your needs that's towards I prefer some of the best quality I can listen to in music with heavy clean base Denon are great all around too but anc def not use there but everything else they work smoothly. After a year though some times it doesn't auto connect to my phone but rarely an they still sound great after hours of use.

Honestly I just came went from the Sony xm4's to the nothing ear and I feel like the sound is almost identical, for half the price. Now the ANC and transparency modes are a different story, but for my use case the nothing's do fine. For my money at $200 cad they were well worth it

That’s still a little lower than the ones I have liked. I am using the Nothing Ear (2024) that is about $125. The Nothing Ear A is $99. They both are buds with incredible sound. I have also had JLabs earbuds before. You can find those for around $25-$50. I liked them as well.

I am not exactly sure about the battery difference between the two. Online it says that the A will get about 2 extra hours in total (42 hours to 40 hours). In terms of sound the Nothing Ear 2024 gives you access to the expanded equalizer that is not included with the Ear A. It can be really interesting and fun playing around with all the different ways to tune your music. You can even download other people’s sound profiles using the app on the Ear 2024. The app also includes 4 preset equalizers that sound great as well.

I just returned the Senny's (not the Technics) & kept the Nothing Ear's too. I'm stunned at how much I like them and you're review is confirming I'm glad I didn't waste my time testing the Technics

Bought the Nothing ear (a)s a few weeks ago and they're quite good, had some complaints about mic quality being tinny but idk what you'd expect from earbuds anyway. Cost me £80 and I have no complaints personally, obvs mic quality has been mentioned by friends but I take meetings with them and they work well, so you can be the judge of that. Noise cancelling is quite good, blocking out significant noise but not all. Hear through is also okay, but I'm still taking them out of my ears to have direct conversations so they're not perfect. All in all for the price I'd say they're decent.

ANC and working out Bose QC ultra, for everything else I love Nothing Ear

Not that bad. Haven't used them in a long while so I thought it'd be a good idea to see how they compared. The TRN BT30 isn't even that good. Fiio makes a better one (UTWS5) it it doesn't have the flexibility on the connectors as the TRN unless you add adapters to it which makes the construct longer and changes how the buds fit in the ears and the security of the band. That said, you'll never AB that stuff and the TWS buds are just fine. And if I was picking one of the three, not caring that much about ANC, I'd probably go the DPP's because the sound was more engaging than the Nothing Ear. But the Nothing Ear are lighter and more comfy to wear. They're the first stalk buds I actually like. Tough to go wrong with either really. Also got them for $65. So at that price point they're a stone cold bargain. I never pay close to retail. Spent too much time in retail to do that.

I use my Nothing Ear ear buds, as I have a Nothing Phone and I love the brand. I would potentially look at Bone Conduction headphones but audio quality is quite important to me.

I use the Nothing Ears but I had previously used the Buds A-Series. Both are great but for 50$ more the Nothing Ears have way better speakers.

I can't say much about the ANC since I have never used any other earbuds without it, but to me it seems good for the price. The fit is amazing, the earbuds have a great weight distribution that keeps them snug in your ear.

I use the soundpeats capsule 3 pro for work. OnePlus buds 3 for gaming and general use. And I keep my nothing ear buds for best, and hardcore listening.

Nothing ear. Cost less than airpods, can survive the washing machine, long battery life, not too clunky, has better than airpods imo.

I am planning to buy Nothing ear 2024 as well ! I briefly tested Ear A but they sounded little bass boosted (might be because of user settings), can you tell me how better are they compared to Ear A in terms of Battery life and Sound detailing ?

Nothing Ear. Even more comfortable than my Airpods Pro 2, which are the most comfortable iem ive ever tried.

Had two sets of Senheisser Momentum 2 and both stop functioning at different times. Now, I bougth Nothing Ear and the noise reduction is meh. When listening music can hear people talking. I don't like it.

I just got the nothing ear and I don't even understand how they can be so cheap I don't have anything bad to say about them

This subreddit has turned into a sheep pen. You cant have different opinions than others. I once said I prefer Nothing ear compared to Denon Perl Pro (I have both) and being downvoted too.

I just bought the Nothing Ears on Amazon for $114 USD (new, on sale) and got them in the mail today. I'm enjoying them a lot so far

Idk what copium you're huffing but as someone who's owned multiple iterations of the nothing ear, it doesn't

The nothing ears sound very good, better than the soundcore liberty 4NC and they fit your budget

Will they be an upgrade? I have nothing ears and I'm not satisfied with them and looking at Denon perl pros or technics az100. Main priorities are anc and sound quality

Bose, all the way. Nothing is aesthetically good, but some report (including myself and one of my nephew) complaining about build quality, the glue on the buds just giving up and it opens

I really like the Nothing Ears, they offer good sond quality and decent noise cancelling for the price. Plus I wear them all the time while working out and I've got no problems.

Nothing ears are pretty good

I love my nothing ear. Great buds

I got the nothing ear and it's pretty good. I'd recommend you check it out. Never had trouble with battery life, went 2-3 hours without needing a charge. Has wireless charging. Can connect two devices at the same time, easy to switch devices even though I'm in the Apple Ecosystem.

The nothing ear are just okay for sound quality. They really are nothing too special. I would recommend the Cambridge audio melomania m100. They have far more superior sound quality to the nothing ear.

Well that's hard to judge, but I think the safer option then would be to go with the nothing ear because they are lighter (and less chunky) than the Cambridge if your willing to give up the better sound quality.

I also forgot to mention, but the nothing ear only support LDAC and LHDC

Budget under 100, Roseselsa Earfree I5, Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro Plus HM: Moondrop Moca, Budget for 100-200 Denon perl pros, Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 HM: OnePlus buds pro 3, Nothing Ear, Technics az80, Jlab Epic lab Budget for 200-300, B&W Pi8(when on sale) HM: JBL Tour Pro 3, Technics Az100, Sennheiser MTW4 300+ Noble Fokus Rex 5, Devialet Gemini II This would be my suggestions for audio quality, I base these off their performance in soundstage, imaging, seperation, and things similar to that. As for tuning it really comes down to personal preference, most of them will suite anyone's personal needs with their custom EQs. I've tried countless amount of earbuds in all price ranges (20 to 300+ dollars worth) but these come out to be my top performers. I might have missed some since I have so many but I'll probably come back if I missed some. (I'll get into more details if you really want, like durability/longevity, battery, ANC, transparency, etc)

Nothing ear are the best option if your looking for hard and subwoofer like bass

A lot is an overstatement. Bass is held back on the Cambridge because of the safer tuning. Even with EQ adjustments, subbass still lacks and the bass doesn't rumble. The nothing ear or OnePlus buds 3 have tons more deep rumbling subwoofer like bass

The A's are goated, especially in that yellow color 

The A's personally are the best bang for your buck, better bass and battery life compared to the other models for cheaper

Nothing ear has squeeze controls and they work fine with gloves. Also sound quality and fit are excellent!

Nothing ear a (i got these today and compared to zero-tx these are much better and comfier)

Nothing Ear have been great for me!

One thing about the nothing ears, the max volume may seem a bit low to some crowd. I have done all the resuired settings in the EQ app to increase the volume. Nonetheless, they seem a tad bit low in comparison to other earbuds of the same value.

About 3 months. I never had to worry about battery life tbh

The sound quality and the EQ are top notch

Nothing Ear. Seamless switching between mac and Android.

I put this because he asked for earbuds with no ear tips and this might be some of the best options to get instead of air pods. But íf you se the Nothing ear a at a good price yes I would recommend them, the(a) have the seal, and have better bass, and they are customizable on the Nothing x App. I tried my brother ones and they are great, more if you find them under the release price that it was $99. I have not tried the Sound core but on the review that the picky audio guy does it says they are amazing too.

I love the Nothing Ear buds too, but yeah, they’re not ideal for workouts. If SpinFits didn’t fully fix it, you could try Comply foam tips (super grippy) or XELASTEC tips (they soften with heat and grip better). Both can help a lot, especially when you’re sweaty. That said, if they still slip out, it might be worth switching to something made for movement. I’d recommend the Beats Fit Pro — great sound, strong ANC, and they stay put thanks to the flexible wing design. Or if you want total comfort and don’t need crazy sound quality, bone conduction headphones like the Shokz OpenRun are awesome for workouts — nothing in your ears, and they don’t move around at all. Might be worth keeping the Nothing Ear for casual listening and using something like Beats Fit Pro or Shokz just for the gym.

How Nothing Ear buds got that many likes is baffling. They’re just bad in every category

I use Nothing Ear.

Nothing Ear a are a hoot set of wireless buds with ANC. And they're not too expensive.

For comfort, nothing beats the pixel buds pro 2. They're so small and light that I forget I'm wearing them, I side sleep in them, etc. Sound - Nothing Ear is incredible but less secure fit and easier ear fatigue ANC - Bose or Sony I think the best all rounder (that I have tried) are the pixel buds pro 2, but I value comfort way higher than any other features.

Nothing Ears are my go-to. Great quality for the price. Also, Apple Airpods Pros are a great choice, too. They are acclaimed by many for a reason. Just note that if you don't run an iPhone, you may run into some customization and QoL (software wise) issues.

I tried them both .. Nothing ear, after EQ, has amazing sound quality but very poor ANC and transparency… Bose has the best ANC, comfort and a pretty efficient transparency. Sound quality is solid but below the nothing ear… if I have to pick one I would take the Bose Qc ultra though .. I ended up picking the technics az80 which, overall, was a better package for me

I just found them to be no better than the sound core or nothing ear that I have. The price point does not dictate sound quality. Like any wearable it’s totally subjective. My Sony Wx-5 buds crushed all the competition. Till I washed them.

Probably the nothing ear cmf 2 pro are decent I do prefer the nothing ear a though which are slightly more but worth it imo

Probably the nothing ear cmf 2 pro are decent I do prefer the nothing ear a though which are slightly more but worth it imo

Nothing Ear a - 🥳🥳 soooo good!!

Nothing ear is the best on this list, trust, I own them personally

I use the Nothing Ear. Love it.

Nothing ear A for me. Save 100 bucks lol

I have been liking my nothing ear, great bass coming from liberty pro 3. I have no experience with the earfuns everyone else recommends.

For sound quality, controls (I prefer squeeze controls), customized sound, call quality, and style, Nothing Ear >>>> EarFun.

If you're set on those, my thoughts: \> Denon PerL Pro Best sound quality sub-$200. Don't buy them for more than $150. I think the white versions are still that price. They might be really uncomfortable for you (they were for me) or might stay in your ears very well. If they fit, they'll be super secure for the gym, but if they don't they won't. ANC is very bad for the price. Also, they have the most quality control complaints around here (that might be an overstatement compared to real life, but it's something that gets floated on this sub a lot). \> Nothing Ear GREAT app; above average sound quality. Buds might become too sweaty to stay in effectively. LOVE the squeeze triggers for on-bud controls (many fewer misclicks, which I think is great especially for the gym). Maybe the Nothing Ear (a) for most of what you need at 30% less cost. \> Technics Best buds on the list, but I just don't think you need to p1ay that much if you're doing gym and casual listening. You're also paying for battery life (which you don't care about really), amazing call quality (which you don't care about really), spatial audio (which won't work with one bud), and the very cool magnetic fluid tech (which only gives high quality sound in careful listening situations). They do do well with bass, which is nice at the gym, and they've got a pretty good water resistance rating for gym-related activities, They're very very comfy for me, but each ear is different. \> Sony Another good choice, and at least they're cheaper now. But again you're paying for a lot of tech that you probably won't use that much. Pretty close to the Az-100s, and I think some people like their sound signature a little more, but it's a little more reference-quality, which isn't quite as good for the gym. [https://www.whathifi.com/advice/technics-eah-az100-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-which-premium-wireless-earbuds-are-better](https://www.whathifi.com/advice/technics-eah-az100-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-which-premium-wireless-earbuds-are-better) But really, if you're only going to be listening in one ear, and going to the gym, why invest in such high-end earbuds to begin with? Maybe try the EarFun Air Pro 4s, or the Liberty 4 NC (if you really care about ANC at the gym), or even something like the Baseus Bowie MC1? With one ear, you're not going to be able to hear the clarity and sounstage provided by the Denon, Technics, or Sony, and you'll be spending a lot on technology that you'll not likely be using much (mic quality, hires codecs, fancy apps, etc.)

Sony is a safe bet imo, but the az100 are fantastic as well. Nothing is a good budget option, but the Sony, Denon and az100 sound more like a home speaker system. The nothing has a nice peq though, so if you are good at eq you can make them sound however you want . Denon Perl pro is great, but you need to take the test multiple times to get a sound you truely like, so if you aren’t willing to put in the effort of getting the best fit and running the test a bunch, don’t. Out of the box they sound bad, but I think that’s on purpose to have a bigger “wow!” Effect when you run the miasmo tuning.

I don't know if they're the best but I'm really happy with my Nothing Ear A.

Currently using nothing ear and its great!

Sound quality means different things to different people. I own 2 Nothing Ears, Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QC Ultras, Sennheiser M4, and Technics AZ100 and others (not worth comparing) in order to quantify what sound quality means to me. I don’t care about the smartphone options that most of these offer. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses. My listening experience has demonstrated that the ones that lack in the sound have more settings, adjustments, and “features”. I bought the Ultras first and then bought the others, based on comments from subs like this, chasing a better experience. Disappointingly, I have not found a better experience. The Bose soundstage is incredible. Extremely balanced sound (lows, mids, highs). The bass thumps as necessary and the noise cancelling is supreme. Most of all, the fit and comfort level is unmatched. It has limited “features”, compared to the others, but who cares? It’s exactly what it needs to be. Get the QC ultras. They fixed the connection issues with the 2nd gen and that was my only complaint. Further - I will often grab these over my wired favorites (IE900 or SR7000) when I’m craving an experience.

Bose qc for sure. I have the nothings and while they are good, the ANC is just average.

Do you use both earbuds when using nothing ear for calls? What settings do you use for noise canceling on the app? I just bought a pair of nothing ear buds and my first call was very noisy. The other person said they could hear every noise that I made.  I had the headphones set on transparent noise canceling setting and only used one earbud. I alternate them so that I can keep one fully charged. In my experience the nothing your buds have about a 4-hour battery life when used constantly.

Cannot recommend the nothing ear opens enough. Great audio quality and super comfy design. Wear them for work calls, climbing, running/hiking, and biking. Sometimes, by the end of the day I don’t even realize they’re still on.

I was only using Apple for years now. A few weeks ago some recommended the nothing ears to me and let me tell you something, they are amazing. Even tough I have an IPhone and a MacBook, I wouldn’t wanna go back. 10/10 would buy again!

This is marketing and brand reach doing what it does best. There are plenty of brands doing great things in the market that aren't getting a lot of attention. JLAB's Epic Lab earbuds were fantastic; JBL, Moondrop, Nothing Ear, SoundPeats, numerous other brands tested very well against the top of my list, which consisted of the Denon Perl Pro, Technics AZ80, Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4, Sony XM5, AirPods Pro, B&W Pi7 S2 and Pi8. I have the AZ100s on the way, and I'm sure they'll occupy one of those top spots. It's important to note, however, that many of these brands do not need to push as many units to remain successful. At the economies of scale companies like Sony, Sennheiser, and Bose are operating at, the investment into their production, distribution, customer service, and operations pipelines is immense. They are likely expecting to sell tens of thousands of units, to the thousands that other brands need to turn a profit. And while you may see those more prolific brands everywhere, don't forget the communities of people on social media platforms that regularly market and recommend the opposing brands. They're not as common, but that's to be expected and will remain that way by nature. In other words, while the popular brands may be ubiquitous, that is by design. It doesn't mean opposing manufacturers are on a downward trajectory. This was the assumption when Jabra cancelled its TWS ANC lineup, and that may have been part of the decision, but Jabra had other, more profitable interests and chose to constrain their business goals around those interests because there was more opportunity there. As someone that's tested dozens of ANC earbuds (and has a wide ranging collection of dedicated, wired IEMs), I have very few biases when it comes to competing brands. If it works well, I'll use the thing. I have no qualms recommending a pair of Soundcore VR P10s, right alongside top-tier TWS sets if I think it fits the individual's use case. Recently, I took a long flight overseas and left all the other major TWS brands behind and took a cheap pair of PortaPros and a $20 pair of Aliexpress stem-style earbuds with me. Everyone else on the plane was wearing AirPods.

Agree Nothing Ear sound amazing. I wish transparency mode would be louder but besides that I love them

The latest one have much better bass response.

Nothing ear a because they punch way above their peice and have an amazing mic. I cannot wait for the next nothing, hopefully with a slimmer case design and better battery life.  Case: main reason I picked ear a. I want a small case that can fit my pocket without a bulge.   Battery life: I get about 5 and a half hours with LDAC and ANC on, and up to 10 hours with both off. I think LDAC is worth the sacrifice though, because it improve music quality tremendously. I hope next nothing can do 8 hours.

For me its definitely Nothing Ear. I compared them to all my other Headphones (also Over ear) and with the right equalizer setting they are fucking amazing. To the extend where I rather grap my Nothing ear than my Sennheiser hd580 prec., which is my favourite Headphone.

Get the Nothing ears at $99.. Nothing beats them in this price range

Je conseille aussi les nothing ear, très agréables et tiennent bien

Nice review but I couldn't disagree more with your conclusion. I have the Nothing Ear and did swit to the Technics. The difference in sound quality is night and day in my opinion. The Nothings are better for working out because they fit better in my ears. But if I'm doing some serious listening, the Technics are far and away the better choice.

My experience has been the exact opposite. Clarity and separation with the Technics are just slightly less than my high end headphones. And for the bass heads, you can mess around with the EQ settings. I don't listen to metal or EDM. The Nothings not only lack bass, they lack clarity as well. I think the Nothings are fine, budget friendly earbuds. I bought them because they're cheap, sound decent enough and I won't mind losing them.

Tops in the under $100.00 are OneBuds 3 Nothing Ear A Soundcore 4nc Earphone Air Pro 4 I'm very partial to the OneBuds 3. I've had two sets for around 6 months and they are all around performers with great sound and phone calls. All the buds listed above punch above their price. The nothing ear uses pinch control, the rest are tap which I prefer.

The Samsung Fe is only IPX2. Not very water resistant. If you are only operating inside in sterile atmosphere like Office And not using while exercising or outside, it might be fine. But for me it's a deal breaker. Wouldn't touch these earbuds. Nothing Ear a is a solid choice.

I love my Bose over-ear headphones but I thought the earbuds were awful. Theyre comfortable but the sound was not good at all. Probably not the popular opinion but I'd rather have my Nothings than the Bose by far.

I have the Perl Pro, nothing ear and sonys. And I would put that in that order as my preference.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 for most things, and Nothing Ear if I'm just gonna listen to music. OG Pixel Buds Pro as backup. PBP2 are the most comfortable buds I've ever used, and the battery lasts me from like 6 AM- 2PM on 1 charge with ANC on. The sound quality for music isn't mindblowing, but they sound nice imo. The Nothing Eat sound amazing though, and have phenomenal bass for buds.

J'allais conseiller ceux là aussi. J'avais la gamme en dessous , puis je les ais donnés a ma femme pour me prendre la gamme au dessus. Je les utilises depuis 3/4 mois, je suis plutôt satisfait du produit !

Same, they work great

I have those but the latency is too high for me. Tried it once and then went back to my cabled in ears.

Nothing’s ear pods are fantastic.

I know this sounds basic but AirPods seem to be one of the best earbuds for reliability in this exact situation. Many earbuds I’ve had have ran into the one ear stops working problem, but I’ve had 4 different models of AirPods and this never occurred. If you’re not an iPhone user then any of nothing’s earbuds will do good, I’ve seen that they don’t run into issues often. Beats fit pro also was very reliable for me, so I can vouch for those too. IMO stay away from Sony, Bose, and sennheiser when it comes to earbuds. I’m not sure why but they cannot seem to get their reliability under control