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.

I use nothing ear 2 with transparency mode, works great for calls while driving. You can hear everything around you as well

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.

I’ve had the ear (2). Their ANC is fair, nothing special, but I found their sound to be very well balanced and not at all piercing. Their mic performance in wind is good too.

Hey, I'm looking for the best true wireless earbuds that I can take on my long walks (usually 8-10 miles 3-4 times per week). My. main purpose is to listen to music and podcasts and make calls (often work calls). I need great mic quality (as great as it can be on truly wireless earbuds). Fit is important since I don't want to constantly fiddle around with them on longer walks. Sweatproof or sweat resistant is a must. I live in the humid South - and will definitely be sweating during these long walks. What I've Tried Already Sony XM4 and XM5 - XM4s were too big. XM5s were a good size, but I feel like they didn't get loud enough and the bass wasn't strong enough - that mattered more before when I was running with the more. Now I mostly walk, so super strong bass isn't needed. The foam tips were good, but I don't know if I could wear them for long periods of time. Nothing Ear(a) - I really wanted to like these, but they just didn't stay in my ear well when sweating. Linkbuds S - I was a big fan of these - but I kept having a recurring issue with these that has been reported online in that the left ear bud would drain exponentially faster than the right earbud. I swapped it out once and still had the same issue. Call and mic quality were good and the sound was really good and the compact size was awesome - but that persistent battery drain issue was a big buzzkill. OnePlus Buds 3 - That's my current driver. Got it to pair with my OnePlus Open (no longer have that) and really like the bass and how loud they get. However, I'm starting to notice on my longer walks that I constantly have to re-adjust the stems because they move around - and when I do that it'll accidentally pause tracks or even hang up calls. I'd appreciate any recommendations. I'd like to keep it under $100 (I'm okay with buying refurbished from sellers like Secondipity on eBay (what I've done before)) and I'd want them to have a great mic and call quality along with great sound. Being sweat-resistant and/or sweatproof would be awesome - and the fit is crucial.

I'm worried about stem styles because the 2a wouldn't stay in my ear during sweating and the OnePlus Buds 3 I had to keep readjusting.

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.

Can’t to over ear cus too sweaty. Got some Nothing ear 2 about a year ago. Great sound for in-ears. On par with more expensive ones. I use them outside the gym too. I’d say about 3-5h total per day. So far they hold up well.

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.

Nothing Ear 2 if you find it for that price. I bought one for my wife and tried myself as well. Only downside for me is the lacking of any kind of wind filter. Other than that perfect, complete package.

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!

Well.. no idea about how they sound bro (the beats one you talked about) but I did check them out and the price difference is also there if you compare them with the nothing ears or eat a (comparing them with ear a will make that price difference even higher..) The thing is, if you want the best of both the worlds (calling and music), just go for nothing ear.. trust me they won't disappoint you. Some people mentioned that ANC has deteriorated since ear 2, but I personally never used ANC and I always keep the noise cancellation to (high). When I'm travelling I keep it to (medium) that way I am aware of my surroundings as well while enjoying good music.. (now I have a really good experience in audio quality as I own V-MODA M100s, and I'm a Music Producer as well, so I listen to music from both the perspectives.. (a listener and a producer), I do own Kali Audio's LP6 Studio monitors (I'm sharing all this information just to assure you that I know what a good quality music sounds like and should sound like). Concluding, I would say.. just go for Nothing Ear, or if you're not sure about nothing ear, then you can even go for Ear 2s. With any of these choices you are not going to regret your decision. Just go for Nothing blindly. I hope, I was able to help.

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

May I suggest nothing ear 2024 price at $150 , these are fantastic... Been wearing my ear 2 a while since last year.

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 :)

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.

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

Second OnePlus3. And the best Mic quality I have experienced is the Nothing Ear. Abysmal battery life, but the mic was great. Something from them in the Earfun's price range is the CMF Buds Pro 2. I haven't used them but they're well reviewed. If I was getting another pair prioritizing mic quality I'd go with that or the OnePlus for a bit more.

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 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. 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

I used to have a Sony WC700N before I got the Nothing ear a. The sound quality is way better, punchier bass, way better instrument separation too. The ANC is okay, it will drown out repetitive sounds like a "hum" but struggles with dynamic sounds. Honestly I think that has more to do with how these buds fit, they aren't exactly sitting "in" the ear canal but just over it so isolation is not that good. Also since they don't sit "in" the ear they are more comfortable to wear but I've had these fall out a couple times at the gym if I'm exerting a lot and end up contracting the muscles near the ear. Oh call quality is way better than the Sony's. People used to struggle to hear me in the gym with the Sonys but they understand me effortlessly with these, even with loud music in the background.

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

Nothing ears are pretty good

I love my nothing ear. Great buds

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

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. Seamless switching between mac and Android.

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.

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

Nothing Ear a - 🥳🥳 soooo good!!

I use the Nothing Ear. Love it.

Nothing ear A for me. Save 100 bucks lol

Nothing ear that released this year. Great earbuds with a good equalizer and a personalized ear test that honestly makes a huge difference to get the settings based on your ear test results within the nothing x app. Super pleased with them and at the price point of $150, I think they compete with $250 earbuds.

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!

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

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.

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.

Nothing ear was my replacement for the sony buds. The audio is pretty amazing for the price but the noise cancelling when riding is pretty rubbish. Honestly I think it's because I can't get a good fit with the tips.

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.

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.