Although the Ear (2) earbuds look identical to the transparent original, this next-gen model moves things along. The re-engineered earbuds introduce both personalized sound and ANC, and boasts hi-res audio LHDC support, too. There's no denying the Ear (2) packs in plenty of flagship features for a remarkably attractive price, and Nothing has made sure they cost the same as the model they replace.
For
- Attractive drop-stem design
- Good sound balance
- Effective personalized sound profile
- Strong Transparency mode
Against
- High frequencies sound brash
- Personalized sound profile needs refinement
- Mediocre ANC performance
Apple's next-gen AirPods Pro 2 bring significant upgrades to the popular original to take performance to the next level. Externally, they look pretty similar to the first generation, but battery life has been increased to offer 6 hours on a single charge from the earbuds and a further 30 hours from the wireless charging case. Not only are the earbuds IPX4-rated, but now too is the case itself.
For
- World-class noise cancellation
- Volume controls right on the stem
- Dolby Atmos spatial audio
- Improved battery life
Against
- Audio performance needs finessing
- Lackluster call quality
- Lanyard costs extra
