Nothing Ear (2) vs Nothing Ear (open)
Nothing Ear (2) ($149) vs Nothing Ear (open) ($150) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nothing Ear (2) | Nothing Ear (open) |
|---|
| Price | $149 | $150 |
| Weight | 5g | 40g |
| ANC | 3-mic ANC | — |
| Battery | 6h / 36h case | 30h total |
| Codec | LHDC 5.0 (hi-res) | — |
| Design | Transparent stem | — |
| EQ | Customizable app | — |
| Charging | USB-C + Qi | — |
| IP | — | IP54 |
| Style | — | Open-ear |
| Weight | — | 40g w/case |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (2)
- LHDC 5.0 hi-res at budget price
- 36h total battery
- Transparent iconic design
- Customizable EQ
- Best value true wireless
- No wear detection
- ANC behind Sony/Bose
- Brand still young
Nothing Ear (open)
- Situational awareness
- Transparent design
- IP54
- Open-ear leaks to others
- Bass limited
Nothing Ear (2) is the better value at $149. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.