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OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Nothing Ear (2)

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated May 29, 2025 08:46 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Dec 16, 2025 08:59 PM

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Picture

Nothing Ear (2) Picture

TypeIn-ear

EnclosureClosed-Back

WirelessTruly Wireless

TransducerDynamic

Noise CancellingYes

MicYes

TypeIn-ear

EnclosureClosed-Back

WirelessTruly Wireless

TransducerDynamic

Noise CancellingYes

MicYes

Our Verdict

OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Nothing Ear (2)

The Nothing Ear (2) are better earbuds than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. They have a slight advantage in build quality, controls, and mic performance. However, the OnePlus can isolate you from more high-frequency noise, like a whiny PC fan, and has a longer battery life. Each device has better integration within their manufacturer's respective ecosystem, so you should consider the Nothing buds if you already own Nothing's phone, and likewise with the OnePlus buds.

Variants

Buds Pro 2 (Arbor Green)
Buds Pro 2 (Obsidian Black)

Ear (2) (Black)
Ear (2) (White)

Review

See OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Review

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Arbor Green

Buds Pro 2

Black

Ear (2)

Obsidian Black

Buds Pro 2

White

Ear (2)

Main Differences for

Neutral Sound

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Neutral Sound

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Neutral Sound

0.0

0.0

Commute/Travel

0.0

0.0

Sports/Fitness

0.0

0.0

Office

0.0

0.0

Wireless Gaming

0.0

0.0

Wired Gaming

0.0

0.0

Phone Calls

0.0

0.0

Design

Style

Design Picture 2

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Design Picture 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Design Picture 2 Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Type

Locked

Locked

Enclosure

Locked

Locked

Wireless

Locked

Locked

Transducer

Locked

Locked

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Comfort

N/A

N/A

Comfort Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Comfort Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weight

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

Clamping Force

Lock lbs

Lock lbs

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Controls

N/A

N/A

Controls Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OS Compatibility

Locked

Locked

Ease Of Use

Locked

Locked

Feedback

Locked

Locked

Call/Music Control

Locked

Locked

Volume Control

Locked

Locked

Microphone Control

Locked

Locked

Channel Mixing

Locked

Locked

Noise Cancelling Control

Locked

Locked

Talk-Through

Locked

Locked

Additional Controls

Locked

Locked

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Breathability

N/A

N/A

Breathability After Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Breathability After Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Avg.Temp.Difference

Portability

N/A

N/A

Portability Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Portability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

L

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

W

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

H

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Transmitter Required

Locked

Locked

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Case

N/A

N/A

Case Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Case Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Type

Locked

Locked

L

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

W

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

H

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Stability

N/A

N/A

Stability Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Stability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Stability Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Headshots 1

Angled Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Angled Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Angled Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Side Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Side Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Headshots 2

Front Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Front Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rear Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Rear Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Top

Top Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Top Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

In The Box

In The Box Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

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Sound

Sound Profile

Frequency Response

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bass Amount

Lock dB

Lock dB

Treble Amount

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Frequency Response Consistency

N/A

N/A

Consistency L

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Consistency L Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Consistency L Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Consistency R

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Consistency R Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Consistency R Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Avg. Std. Deviation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Raw Frequency Response

Raw FR L

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Raw FR L Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Raw FR R

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Raw FR R Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bass Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Bass

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Bass Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Bass Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Low-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Mid Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Mid

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Mid Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Mid Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

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Treble Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Treble

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Treble Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Treble Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Err.

Lock dB

Lock dB

Low-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

High-Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Peaks/Dips

N/A

N/A

Peaks/Dips Graph

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Peaks/Dips Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Peaks

Lock dB

Lock dB

Dips

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Imaging

N/A

N/A

Group Delay

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Group Delay Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Phase Response Mismatch

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Phase Response Mismatch Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Phase Response Mismatch Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted Group Delay

Lock

Lock

Weighted Phase Mismatch

Lock

Lock

Weighted Amplitude Mismatch

Lock

Lock

Weighted Frequency Mismatch

Lock

Lock

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Passive Soundstage

N/A

N/A

PRTF

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) PRTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)

N/A

N/A

PRTF Size (Avg.)

N/A

N/A

PRTF Distance

N/A

N/A

Openness

0.0

0.0

Acoustic Space Excitation

0.0

0.0

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Virtual Soundstage

N/A

N/A

Virtual Soundstage

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Virtual Soundstage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Head Modeling

Locked

Locked

Speaker Modeling

Locked

Locked

Room Ambience

Locked

Locked

Head Tracking

Locked

Locked

Virtual Surround

Locked

Locked

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Weighted Harmonic Distortion

N/A

N/A

Weighted Harmonic Distortion

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Weighted Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

WHD @ 90

Lock

Lock

WHD @ 100

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Test Settings

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Power

Locked

Locked

Connection

Locked

Locked

Codec

Locked

Locked

EQ

Locked

Locked

ANC

Locked

Locked

Tip/Pad

Locked

Locked

Microphone

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Isolation

Noise Isolation

N/A

N/A

Noise Isolation

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Noise Isolation Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Isolation Audio

Overall Attenuation

Lock dB

Lock dB

Noise Cancelling

Locked

Locked

Bass

Lock dB

Lock dB

Mid

Lock dB

Lock dB

Treble

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Leakage

N/A

N/A

Leakage

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Leakage Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Leakage Audio

Overall Leakage @ 1ft

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Microphone

Microphone Style

Integrated

Locked

Locked

In-Line

Locked

Locked

Boom

Locked

Locked

Detachable Boom

Locked

Locked

Mic

Locked

Locked

Recording Quality

N/A

N/A

Microphone Frequency Response

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Microphone Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Recorded Speech

LFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

FR Std. Dev.

Lock dB

Lock dB

HFE

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Weighted THD

Lock

Lock

Gain

Lock dB

Lock dB

Show Text

Noise Handling

N/A

N/A

SpNR

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) SpNR Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

SpNR

Lock dB

Lock dB

Noise Gate

Locked

Locked

Speech + Pink Noise Handling

0.0

0.0

Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample

Speech + Subway Noise Handling

0.0

0.0

Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample

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Active Features

Battery

N/A

N/A

Battery Type

Locked

Locked

Continuous Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Additional Charges

Lock

Lock

Total Battery Life

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Charge Time

Lock hrs

Lock hrs

Power-Saving Feature

Locked

Locked

Audio While Charging

Locked

Locked

Passive Playback

Locked

Locked

Charging Port

Locked

Locked

Show Text

App Support

N/A

N/A

App Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) App Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

macOS

Locked

Locked

Windows

Locked

Locked

Equalizer

Locked

Locked

ANC Control

Locked

Locked

Mic Control

Locked

Locked

Room Effects

Locked

Locked

Playback Control

Locked

Locked

Button Mapping

Locked

Locked

Surround Support

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Connectivity

Bluetooth

N/A

N/A

Bluetooth Version

Locked

Locked

Multi-Device Pairing

Locked

Locked

NFC Pairing

Locked

Locked

Line Of Sight Range

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

PC Latency (SBC)

Lock ms

Lock ms

PC Latency (aptX)

N/A

N/A

PC Latency (aptX HD)

N/A

N/A

PC Latency (aptX-LL)

N/A

N/A

iOS Latency

Lock ms

Lock ms

Android Latency

Lock ms

Lock ms

Show Text

Non-Bluetooth Wireless

N/A

N/A

Non-BT Line Of Sight Range

N/A

N/A

Non-BT Latency

N/A

N/A

Wired

N/A

N/A

Cable Picture

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Nothing Ear (2) Cable Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Analog Audio

Locked

Locked

USB Audio

Locked

Locked

Detachable

Locked

Locked

Length

N/A

N/A

Connection

Locked

Locked

Analog/USB Audio Latency

N/A

N/A

Show Text

PC Compatibility

Analog

Locked

Locked

Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Show Text

PlayStation Compatibility

PS4 Analog

Locked

Locked

PS4 Wired USB

Locked

Locked

PS4 Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

PS5 Analog

Locked

Locked

PS5 Wired USB

Locked

Locked

PS5 Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Xbox Compatibility

Xbox One Analog

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Xbox One Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Analog

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Wired USB

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless

Locked

Locked

Base/Dock

N/A

N/A

Type

Locked

Locked

USB Input

Locked

Locked

Line In

Locked

Locked

Line Out

Locked

Locked

Optical Input

Locked

Locked

RCA Input

Locked

Locked

Dock Charging

Locked

Locked

Power Supply

Locked

Locked

Show Text

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Arbor Green

Buds Pro 2

Black

Ear (2)

Obsidian Black

Buds Pro 2

White

Ear (2)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Nothing Ear (2)

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