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While Nothing has mostly focused its efforts thus far on creating devices that stand out from the competition through distinctive designs, the Ear (2) are proof that the young company is maturing and won’t always be relying on eye candy to sell its hardware. The follow-up to Nothing’s very first product brings some…
Tons of our favorite Beats ear buds are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off
As of Monday, April 3, several Beats ear buds are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off. Here are the best deals.
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BEST SECURE-FIT EARBUDS: The Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones come with adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks to survive even the harshest workouts and longest commutes. $179.95
$249.95(save 28%) -
BEST NOISE-CANCELING EARBUDS: The Beats Studio Buds are a classic option that have both noise-canceling and ambient modes for the perfect sound. $119.95
$149.95(save 20%) -
BEST SWEAT-PROOF EARBUDS: The Beats Fit Pro are IPX4-rated, giving them exceptional sweat and water resistance. $159.95
$199.95(save 20%)
Best secure-fit earbuds
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Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones
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Why we like it
A solid Airpods Pro alternative, the Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones have hooks that go over your ears to keep them in place, while a silicone tip snugly burrows in your ear. The design particularly makes workouts and commutes more enjoyable, as they won’t constantly slip out of your ears.
Best noise-canceling earbuds
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They’re a classic, and the Beats Studio Buds are everything you need in a pair of earbuds. In addition to offering eight hours of listening time on a single charge, they come with the same H1 chip that the AirPods Pro feature. That makes them super simple to connect to your Apple devices, but they also work great with Android phones. Add Beats’ proprietary noise-canceling features, and you can’t go wrong.
Best sweat-proof earbuds
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These super fun, sporty earbuds are a solid option for those who love to work out, thanks to their IPX4 rating that makes them sweat-resistant. They’re compatible with both Apple and Android for easy pairing, and give you six whole hours of listening time. Equipped with flexible wingtips to help keep them in your ears while you’re exercising, they’re secure, to boot.
Nothing introduces $149 Ear (2) premium wireless earbuds
Nothing Launches $149 Ear (2) Wireless Earbuds to Compete With AirPods Pro 2
The Ear (2) earbuds are the successor to the Nothing Ear (1), and Nothing has used the same general form factor. Nothing’s products stand out because of the clear design that lets you see some of the internals, and it’s definitely a unique and appealing look. There’s a clear body for the stem, with additional components housed in the white plastic top that also has a silicone tip for a comfortable fit in the ear. Compared to the AirPods Pro 2, the Nothing Ear (2) are just about as comfortable, even for longer periods of wear.
Like the AirPods Pro 2, the Ear (2) earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation. Nothing advertises some bells and whistles like personalization that tailors ANC to the shape of a user’s ear, but the ANC on the Ear (2) is about on par with the AirPods Pro 2 ANC. There is a transparency mode that is meant to adjust noise reduction based on environment in real time, like Apple’s Adaptive Transparency, but as we’ve encountered before, no one seems to be able to do Transparency like Apple. The Ear (2)’s transparency options just aren’t great.
As for sound quality, Nothing has added Hi-Res Audio certification and LHDC 5.0, which is a low latency audio codec meant to deliver better sound. There’s also an 11.6mm driver and a “dual-chamber” design for better sound quality and “smoother airflow,” and while the sound is good, it is not quite at the AirPods Pro 2 level.
The Ear (2) earbuds are also lacking many of the features that you get using AirPods Pro 2 with Apple devices, such as instant pairing, automatic device switching, and Spatial Audio, which is something to keep in mind.
Nothing highlights a range of features like Dual Connection for connecting to two devices at the same time, a personal sound profile for customization, and clear voice technology for better call quality. The customization in particular is something that you can’t get with the AirPods, so that might appeal to some who want more control over the listening experience.
The Nothing Ear (2) buds feature 36 hours of total playback time with the charging case battery life included and ANC turned off, and they offer IP54 water resistance so they’re able to hold up to sweat. There are on-device controls that are activated with a press, and if you have an Android device or a Windows device there are some quick pairing options to take advantage of.
Make sure to watch our video to see the earbuds in action, with a full overview of all of the available features.
The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds are priced at $149, and they are available for purchase from the Nothing website starting today.
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