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Nothing Ear (2)

73/ 100
Great
HearWiki score

Good value

$120
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Nothing
Type
True Wireless
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
Yes
Released
2023

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound7.8
Noise cancelling6.4
Battery5.7
Calls7.4

Nothing Ear (2) is a true wireless earbud available in Black and White, priced at $149 and currently sold out.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Nothing Ear (2) are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that offer a neutral sound profile, effective adaptive noise cancellation, and a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and an app with a custom EQ. They bring notable improvements over the first generation, making them a strong value option in their price range, though their battery life is merely average and some advanced features can be finicky in practice.

What works

  • Neutral, well-balanced sound signature
  • Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
  • Robust feature set including multipoint, wireless charging, and custom EQ
  • Comfortable, distinctive design with IP54 water resistance
  • Improved battery life and sound quality over the previous model

What doesn't

  • Battery life is only average, especially with ANC on
  • High-res audio mode and multipoint can be inconsistent
  • Sound quality still not top-tier for critical listening
  • Some features require the companion app to fully utilize

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Nothing Ear (2)
Driver11.6 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size11.6 mm
Drivers per side1

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What the reviews said

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techradar.com

70

TechRadar finds the Ear (2) comfortable, feature-rich, and enjoyable for everyday listening, with a design that stands out and ANC that works well enough. Its main criticism is that battery life is only average compared with rivals.

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whathifi.com

60

What Hi-Fi? says the Ear (2) are an ambitious upgrade, but their sound quality is still not competitive enough at the top end. The review acknowledges improved battery life and features while remaining skeptical about their sonic performance.

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laptopmag.com

Laptop Mag concludes that the Ear (2) improve nearly everything over the first generation, including sound, battery life, and customization. Its overall tone is that these are among the best earbuds available at their price.

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techadvisor.com

Tech Advisor describes the Ear (2) as a strong value choice with very good personalized sound, solid noise cancelling, and a competitive feature set. The review also notes that some features are imperfect in practice, especially hi-res mode on Nothing’s own phone and some multipoint behavior.

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