Ear (2)

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Ear (2)

Model timeline

Wireless noise-cancelling earbuds

Nothing logoby Nothingbrand #12 in Headphones
Street price$120–$165as of Jun 20?
Price tier

Mid-range · middle third of headphones

Should you buy it??

OverturnedDividedHolds up

Not enough evidence yet

One source so far — no reviewer, buyer or press cross-check yet.

Quick take

In short: what each side says

Buyers — each opened up in full further down ↓

Buyers4.3572 ratings

Owners love the comfortable design, excellent sound quality, and solid ANC, but battery life is a major dividing issue with some experiencing only 1–3 hours of use.

Behind this verdict572 owners~3 hrs of research 2 min to read

Quick read · who it’s for

Buy ifYou want solid wireless earbuds without overpaying for a premium brand name.Value-Maximizer
Skip ifYou value prestige and want earbuds that signal taste and status.Premium Connoisseur

Main competitors

Top rivals in Headphones.

#1
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)
AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)

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#2
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Bose logoby Bose

Wireless noise-cancelling in-ear earbuds

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#3
WF-1000XM6
WF‑1000XM6

Sony logoby Sony

Wireless noise-cancelling earbuds

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The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

Nothing Ear (2) delivers premium comfort and sound quality that resonates with enthusiasts, ranking ninth among AirPods alternatives, though battery longevity remains inconsistent enough to frustrate some users despite strong overall satisfaction.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

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Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

#2#12#22#32#345/45/256/157/67/27#30#28#26#15#30#19#17#24#11#26#22#30

Act two · ★ new

What the people say.

The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.

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What buyers say?

What Google knows about it.

Buyer reviews · Google Shopping?

Beyond the video critics, Google pools 572 buyer ratings of the Ear (2) from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.

4.3 / 5

572 ratings · 7 written
across 2 retailers

Buyers trust it
564%
422%
36%
22%
16%

What owners single out

Sound quality & audio4.7
Active noise cancellation4.5
Comfort & design4.8
Battery life2.5
Build quality & durability4.3
Value for money4.2

Battery life emerges as the weakest aspect among buyers, with some reporting only 1–2 hours of usage despite the product's otherwise strong performance.

In their words

The sound quality is amazing especially after the personalised sound profile setup on the nothing X app. The active noise cancellation and transparency mode are decent. I have been using these earphones since more than a year now and it is working perfectly fine and I have faced no issues till now. I got it for 7.6k and it has a good value for money.

verified purchase · myntra.com

After using these for more than a year I'm coming back here to write a review for you people. The sound quality is no doubt top notch but the battery backup is pathetic. I can't use them for more than 1-2hrs and the battery dies. Please don't buy these earphones as this issue has been faced by many buyers as i was reading in the review section. These earphones are not worth the price what i paid.

verified purchase · myntra.com

as of June 20 · 572 buyer ratings?

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Find your situation?

Made for some — wrong for others.

Value-Maximizerprice first

You want solid wireless earbuds without overpaying for a premium brand name.

Good fit

Mid-range street price with high ratings across sound, ANC, comfort, and build quality; delivers flagship features at a fraction of premium competitor costs.

Enthusiastjoy & aesthetics

You love gear that sounds great and feels premium in hand and ear.

Good fit

High marks for sound quality, comfort, and design; Nothing's minimalist aesthetic and audio focus appeal to design-conscious listeners who value sensory experience.

Simplifierjust works

You want earbuds that work straight out of the box with minimal fuss.

Good fit

Wireless earbuds with standard pairing and ANC controls; no unusual setup barriers, though ANC tuning may require app interaction for some users.

Reliability-Seekerproven & safe

You want a proven, low-risk earbud choice with broad consensus backing.

Could fit

572 buyer ratings show solid consensus (4.3/5), and Nothing has established credibility; however, newer entrant status means less long-term durability track record than legacy brands.

Quality Perfectionistbest-in-class

You demand the absolute best earbuds money can buy, with no compromises.

Could fit

Strong 4.3/5 rating and top-tier sound/ANC/comfort, but battery life is flagged as low—a clear weakness that keeps it from true perfectionist territory. Consider AirPods Pro (2nd Generation).

Premium Connoisseurbrand & status

You value prestige and want earbuds that signal taste and status.

Not for you

Nothing is a newer, design-forward brand but lacks the heritage and established prestige of Apple, Bose, or Sony in the luxury earbud space. Consider AirPods Pro (2nd Generation).

Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 14.

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The recap

Where it stands today.

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