UK-based consumer tech startup Nothing has announced the launch of its latest wireless earbuds, the Nothing Ear (2). The earbud is the direct successor of the Nothing Ear (1), which was launched in June 2021.
In terms of design, the Nothing Ear (2) looks almost identical to its predecessor as it comes with the same transparent design with black accents. However, the company has made significant improvements in terms of the specs and features of the earbuds.
One of the major upgrades in the Ear (2) is the addition of support for the LHDC 5.0 audio codec, which enables users to stream high-resolution audio. The earbuds also come with a new personalized sound profile feature, which allows users to calibrate the earbuds to their specific hearing after taking a quick test in the Nothing X companion app. Users can further adjust the equalizer settings to their liking from the app.
The new wireless earbuds also feature adaptive active noise cancellation (ANC), which can tune out unwanted noises based on the user’s specific ear profile and surroundings. The earbuds are equipped with 11.6mm drivers that have a new diaphragm unit made with graphene and polyurethane materials, resulting in improved sound quality.
The voice pickup feature has been reworked as well, with improved wind-proofing that should be better at isolating the user’s voice in noisy environments. The Ear (2) also offer dual pairing, meaning that users can connect the earbuds to two devices simultaneously.
The battery life of the Ear (2) is rated at up to 36 hours with the charging case. The case can be charged via USB-C or wirelessly at 2.5W speeds. The earbuds support Google Fast Pair for Android devices and Microsoft Swift Pair for Windows users. The storage case has an IP55 rating against dust and water splashes, while the earbuds themselves have an IP54 rating.
As for the price, the Nothing Ear (2) will retail for $149 in the US, for €149 in Europe, and for £129 in the UK. The earbuds are available for order from the Nothing website, and they can also be purchased at the Nothing Store in Soho, London, as well as select Kith stores worldwide. The Ear (2) will be available for open sale from March 28 through Nothing’s official online and offline retail partners.
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