Nothing launches Ear (2) earbuds with noise cancellation and hi-res sound

The new earbuds are positioned to compete with Apple's AirPods Pro.
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Stan Schroeder
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Nothing Ear 2
Still semi-transparent, still fairly cheap: Nothing's new earbuds. Credit: Nothing

Carl Pei's startup Nothing is back with a new pair of earbuds.

Nothing Ear (2), as they're called, are a more powerful, more ambitious, and significantly pricier product than their predecessor, Nothing Ear (1). They're a pretty obvious competitor to Apple's AirPods Pro, and with a price point of $149 (one hundred bucks less than the AirPods Pro), they sound like an attractive alternative.

Nothing Ear 2
Total battery life for Nothing Ear 2 is 36 hours of playback. Credit: Nothing

Like all Nothing products, the Nothing Ear (2) earbuds have a distinctive, semi-transparent look, though they aren't that much different from Ear (1).


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What is different is the set of features, which now includes a 11.6mm driver, active noise cancellation with a transparency mode, support for hi-res audio, 36 hours of playback time (this includes the additional battery life coming from the charging case), and IP54 water and dust resistance.

Nothing Ear 2
The design hasn't changed much since Nothing Ear (1). Credit: Nothing

Most of the features, such as noise cancellation, equalizer, and sound profiles, can be adjusted through the accompanying app, which is available for both iOS and Android.

The Nothing Ear (2) earbuds can be ordered now, with an estimated shipping date of March 25.

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Stan Schroeder
Stan Schroeder
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Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.

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