Why is Air 2 better than Clear?
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · Clear: No
- Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
- 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?
- Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Number of drivers | — | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | — | No |
| Microphones | 4 | — |
| Noise reduction for calls | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | — |
| Total with charging case | 40 h | 40 h |
| Battery capacity | 40 mAh | 38 mAh |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
