Why is Air 2 NC better than Clear?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Clear: No
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Clear: No
- LDACYes · Clear: No
- Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
- Battery capacity40 mAh vs 38 mAh+5%
Why is Clear better than Air 2 NC?
Clear has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | 38 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Low-latency game mode | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | — | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | — | Yes |
