The Nothing Ears (2) truly wireless earbuds were launched in India earlier this week. These are the most premium TWS earbuds from the company, shipping with top-end features like ANC (active noise cancellation), LHDC 5.0, Hi-Res certification, and up to 36 hours of battery life. While the external design of the TWS earbuds largely remains the same as the predecessor, there are some subtle changes. Firstly, the ears (2) are lighter and the location of the mic has also changed.
Priced at Rs 9,999, the Nothing Ears (2) earbuds are placed in the competitive segment. In today’s article, we will take a look at five TWS earbuds that are set to compete with the Nothing Ears (2) in India. let’s go.
Top Five Nothing Year (2) Alternatives
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are a direct competitor to the Nothing Ears (2), even though they cost a bit more. The latest TWS earbuds from OnePlus come with 11mm dynamic drivers and 6mm planar diaphragm drivers. To aid in active noise cancellation, the earbuds come with dual microphones and triple microphones for call noise cancellation and binaural low-latency Bluetooth transmission. The earbuds come with Dolby Atmos support and 54ms ultra-low latency.
The earbuds pack a 60mAh battery and are claimed to offer up to 9 hours of standalone music playback with ANC off. The carry case houses a 520mAh battery, which provides 39 hours of playback support. There is also Qi wireless charging support for the case.
Pros:
- Impressive Sound and ANC
- Spatial Audio and Head Tracking
- Water Resistant Case and Buds
Shortcoming:
- no volume control on buds
- same design as the original oneplus buds pro
Price: Rs 11,999
samsung galaxy buds 2
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 are a bit older but they still stand up to the competition thanks to their impressive sound signature and audio quality. The TWS earbuds come with twin dynamic drivers, thanks to three microphones (2 outer and 1 inner) and wireless charging support. The earbuds have a machine learning-based solution for voice calls and connect via Bluetooth 5.2.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds have an IPX2 splash resistance rating, which means they aren’t as protected as others. The earbuds house a 61mAh battery, while the charging case houses a 472mAh battery. There is Qi wireless and fast charging support.
Pros:
- comfortable design
- good sound quality
- Powerful ANC
- good for call
Shortcoming:
- IPX2 rating
- no wear address
- bass output is sneaky
worth: Rs 7,999
Oppo Enco X2
OPPO Enco X2 has 11mm dynamic driver and 6mm planar diaphragm driver. Features binaural low-latency Bluetooth transmission, dual connection, and easy switching between multiple devices (ColorOS 11.0 and above). The OPPO TWS earbuds come with Bluetooth 5.2 and support LHDC, AAC, and SBC.
The TWS earbuds come with dual microphones for active noise cancellation, Bone Voiceprint AI call noise reduction, triple microphones with IP54 water-resistant rating. The Oppo earbuds pack a 57mAh battery each, while the case houses a 566mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 40 hours of playtime without AAC and 27 hours with ANC enabled.
The OPPO Enco X2 comes with the next-generation Super Dynamic Balance Enhanced Engine (SuperDBEE) acoustic system, co-developed with Nordic audio giant Dynaudio.
Pros:
- great audio output
- comfortable design
- good battery backup
- IP54 rated
Shortcoming:
worth: Rs 10,866
Sony LinkBuds WF-L900
The Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 TWS earbuds have one of the most unique designs on the list. earbuds come with one Open-ring design for an ambient sound that allows you to take calls, listen to music, play games and more. The TWS earbuds come with Alexa voice assistant support Precise voice pickup technology that optimally controls multiple microphones and advanced voice signal processing so that the person on the other end of the call can hear you clearly.
The TWS earbuds are IPX4 rated for splash resistance and adaptive voice control, and are claimed to last up to 17.5 hours on a single charge.
Pros:
- unique design
- good sound quality
- neat sony companion app
Shortcoming
worth: Rs 9,990
Jabra Elite 7 Active
The Jabra Elite 7 Active is one of the best selling TWS earbuds in its segment. They are specially engineered for walkers. The earbuds come with an ultra-compact design with ShakeGrip technology and ANC support. The Jabra earbuds feature adjustable hearthrough technology that passes through the sounds around you and plays them in your ears.
The Jabra Elite 7 Active comes with a mono mode that lets the buds work independently. To take the battery even further, you can even charge it when you’re not using it. More importantly, the earbuds come with active noise-cancellation support that can be adjusted as per one’s needs. The TWS earbuds are claimed to last for 30 hours on a single charge
pros
- lightweight design
- adjustable anc
- On-the-go sporty design
- good app support
Shortcoming
- Sound quality could have been better
