A Fresh Take on Transparent Tech
Nothing is back with the Ear 2, a sleek upgrade to its debut earbuds that made waves with their transparent design and user-focused features. While the visual style remains familiar, this new generation brings meaningful improvements to sound quality, noise cancellation, and day-to-day usability.
What’s New with the Nothing Ear 2?
The Ear 2 builds on the success of the original Ear 1 by making thoughtful refinements across the board—without losing the unique aesthetic that helped put Nothing on the map. From better sound and ANC to smarter connectivity and more comfortable wear, it’s clear that this isn’t just a sequel—it’s a full-on upgrade.
Highlights of the Nothing Ear 2
- Refined Transparent Design: Still sleek and see-through, but now with a smaller case and lighter earbuds for better comfort.
- Improved Sound Quality: Richer bass, clearer mids, and customizable tuning through a personalized sound profile and 8-band EQ.
- Smarter Noise Cancellation: Adaptive ANC up to 40dB, plus a personal fit-based noise reduction algorithm.
- Multipoint Connectivity: Seamlessly switch between two connected devices like your phone and laptop—no manual pairing needed.
- Better Controls: Pinch-based stems reduce accidental touches and feel more responsive, with customization options in the app.
- Quick Charging & Wireless Support: 8 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging, and wireless charging built-in.
Why the Nothing Ear 2 Stands Out
Nothing didn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it made the wheel smoother. The Ear 2 sticks to what worked in the first generation while solving real pain points. Whether it’s the more comfortable fit, personalized audio options, or reliable multipoint Bluetooth, these earbuds feel more refined and user-centric. The Nothing X app ties it all together with thoughtful features that are easy to use, even if you're not a tech expert.
That said, the transparency mode isn’t quite as natural as what you’ll find on premium earbuds like the AirPods Pro, and the sound tuning might be too bright for some ears out of the box. But thanks to deep customization, those issues are easily fixable.
Nothing Ear 2 Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Driver | 11.6mm custom dynamic driver |
| Noise Cancellation | Up to 40dB ANC, adaptive + personalized ANC modes |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC (Hi-Res Audio Certified) |
| Battery Life (No ANC) | 6 hours (buds), 36 hours total with case |
| Battery Life (ANC On) | 4 hours (buds), 22.5 hours with case |
| Charging | USB-C fast charging, Qi wireless charging |
| Controls | Pressure-sensitive stem (pinch controls), customizable via app |
| App Support | Nothing X app (iOS & Android) |
| Ear Tip Sizes | 3 sizes (oblong silicone tips) |
| Water Resistance | IP54 (buds), IP55 (case) |
