The battle between earbud headphones and other similar devices has no end in sight.
The successor to the Ear (1) wireless earbuds, developed by a company based in the United Kingdom, was just unveiled this week. Almost a year and a half later, Ear (2) has arrived, promising improvements to sound quality and battery life but maintaining the same $150 pricing and sleek clear plastic design as its predecessor.
This means you should get to the task that must be done with every new set of wireless earbuds: Liken them to Apple’s AirPods. In particular, the third-generation $170 model that is most comparable in cost to Ear (2). Compare and contrast these two audio players.
Design
Physical design is not just the most subjective but also the least crucial aspect of any earbuds. You shouldn’t stare at them but rather listen to them. As the author of this piece, I must therefore pronounce Nothing the visual victor in this matchup. They’re essentially identical to Ear (1), which was such a success that its design was kept unchanged.
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I just think it’s neat when gadgets have clear plastic cases. The design of Apple’s AirPods is pleasant and consistent with the company’s preference for sterile, all-white plastic products, but they don’t exactly stand out. Yet, both the third-generation AirPods and Nothing’s earbuds are comfortable to use for extended listening periods. Neither of these gadgets is a dud, but there is one that is marginally cooler.
The No-Name Ear Won (2)
Customization
Third-generation AirPods naturally don’t offer much in the way of options to experiment with, being an entry-level option without many high-end capabilities like active noise cancelation (more on that in a minute). The only real control you have is over the volume of the sound effects and the ability to disable the automatic in-ear detection.
The headphones are simply inserted into the ear and removed after use. This is a reasonable method for approaching technology, but it pales in comparison to the options provided by Nothing.
For Ear (2) setup, you will need to get the Nothing X app from the iTunes Store or Google Play. It’s an investment of one minute well spent. Adjusting the level of noise cancellation, remapping the touch controls, and even taking a test to ensure the silicone ear seals are a good fit for your ears are all features offered by Nothing X. It’s not an insane amount, but it’s more than Apple provides.
In contrast to Apple’s AirPods, Android phones allow access to all of those settings.
the winner is: “Nothing Ear” (2)
To be heard properly
Comparing sound quality is more difficult because it calls for head-to-head testing, which I do not have access to at the moment. Having said that, it’s important to remember that Apple has always offered high-quality sound in its earbuds and that publications like The Verge and Wired have given the sound in EarPods overwhelmingly positive reviews (2). It’s hard to see how you could go wrong.
For me, the feature of active noise canceling sets Nothing apart from other products in this category. As this is now expected in earbuds of this price range, the fact that the least expensive AirPods with ANC cost $250 is a little ludicrous. Only one of these gadgets will allow you to remain listening even while a train passes by. That’s all there is to it.
the winner is: “Nothing Ear” (2)
Energy retention
Regarding battery life, Apple can take solace in the fact that it has won today, albeit on something of a technicality.
If you turn off active noise cancellation, the Ear (2) can play for up to 6.3 hours on a single charge. But, with active noise cancellation turned on, their playtime is limited to four hours at most. In comparison to the third-generation AirPods, ANC is such a compelling feature of the Ear (2) that I can’t picture myself wearing them for more than a few minutes without them.
Yet, Apple’s AirPods, which lack active noise cancellation, is rated for six hours of listening time on a single charge. It falls short of the perfection that Nothing promises, but in terms of actual use, Apple triumphs.
The victor is…AirPods!
The Results
I think you can guess where I’m headed with this.
If you’re looking for a replacement for your third-generation AirPods, look no further than Nothing Ear (2). Because of ANC, they are more advanced in appearance and functionality and produce superior audio. In addition to being compatible with Android phones better, they are $20 cheaper than Apple’s $170 earphones. The race isn’t even close to being close.
If you don’t need ANC or want something that works flawlessly with your iPhone, Apple’s earbuds are perfectly adequate and may even be preferred. Both of these headphones have their merits, but one is clearly superior.
the winner is: “Nothing Ear” (2)
Also, many inquire
Does anything in ear 0 top the AirPods 2?
The Final Say. As compared to the Nothing Ear (1) Really Wireless, the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are the superior in-ear headphones. While both sets of earphones are pleasant to wear, the Apple buds are more sturdy and secure in the ear, and they consistently offer high-quality sound.
To what extent do AirPods excel over competing wireless earbuds?
Apple’s AirPods are wildly popular for a number of understandable reasons: they’re convenient, comfortable to wear, sound acceptable for their weight, and allow you to enjoy Siri hands-free. In addition, they may be associated with any Bluetooth device, from smart TVs to smartphones, although they perform best when used with an Apple product.
Which AirPods are the best?
We’ve tried every single set of AirPods and Apple headphones ever made, including the latest and greatest AirPods Pro 2 and the most expensive model, the AirPods Max, and can confidently say that the latter offers the best audio quality.
Who makes comparable headphones to Apple’s?
We found the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless to be the most comparable wireless headphones to the AirPods. Comparable to the high-end Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen. Truly Wireless), but with superior active noise canceling (ANC) to muffle even more ambient noise, these in-ear headphones are a worthy contender.
Is the sound quality of wireless earbuds higher?
Typically, the sound quality of wired headphones is higher than that of wireless ones. Yet, recent developments in wireless technology have greatly enhanced the audio quality of wireless headphones.
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