Lightweight, compact and with a good fit: Nothings Ear (2) are unagitated everyday in-ears with decent sound and a robust charging case.

Lightweight, compact and with a good fit: Nothings Ear (2) are unagitated everyday in-ears with decent sound and a robust charging case.

With the Sony WF-1000XM5, the best all-rounder takes the test winner crown. The in-ears combine very good sound with strong ANC and many practical functions. The Liberty 4 NC from Sound- core proves that cheap doesn't mean bad, holding its own in a strong test field and deservedly receiving the price-performance seal of approval.

Sound: 1.7 - good // Active noise cancellation: 1.4 - very good // Wearing comfort and handling: 2.3 - good // Battery: 3.2 - satisfactory // Durability: 1.2 - very good // Pollutants: 1.0 - very good

Yes: In terms of battery and noise cancelling, there are better models in this price range. However, the Nothing Ear (2) convinced us in the tested with good sound, many customisation options and an interesting design. If you're looking for headphones that can also serve as a fashion accessory and get you through everyday life, the Nothing Ear (2) are a real recommendation...

Compared to the Nothing Ear 1, the Nothing Ear 2 can be categorised as a mini update rather than a new product. Apart from the LHDC codec, a different device colour and slightly more battery, there are largely no differences. Nevertheless, we were impressed by the sound, ANC and design...