Devialet Gemini II vs Nothing Ear (a) Comparison

Devialet Gemini II

Beamforming microphones and a bone-conduction voice sensor capture speech, with post-processing to remove background noise. The bone sensor helps the buds detect when you are speaking, which keeps your voice clear even in busy streets. Wind reduction also benefits calls, not just music. Dedicated business models with Teams certification are built for office calls.

Nothing Ear (a)

Each bud carries three microphones, and Nothing's Clear Voice processing is trained to separate speech from background noise such as traffic and chatter. Voice quality is clear indoors and acceptable outside. Wind can still cause some interference, which is common at this price. For laptop calls, the buds act as standard Bluetooth headsets.

Devialet Gemini II

Devialet Adaptive Noise Cancellation adjusts to the shape of each ear. A patented Internal Delay Compensation algorithm improves cancellation at higher frequencies. Active Wind Reduction places each mic in anti-wind material and adjusts ANC and transparency automatically when wind is detected, which helps on outdoor walks and cycling commutes.

Nothing Ear (a)

Nothing rates the ANC at up to 45 dB, with adaptive and transparency modes. Smart ANC adjusts strength to your environment. Cancellation is excellent for the price, quieting trains and office hum effectively. It cannot match flagships with voices, but it beats most budget rivals. A good tip seal improves results noticeably, and the app's ear tip fit test helps you choose the right size.

Devialet Gemini II

Devialet quotes up to 22 hours with the case. The buds themselves run for up to 5 hours per charge, which is modest for the price, and a full recharge takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. That is enough for a commute and a few meetings, but not a full day of calls without topping up.

Nothing Ear (a)

Nothing quotes up to 9.5 hours per charge and 42.5 hours with the case with ANC off, or 5.5 and 24.5 hours with ANC on. With ANC on, a full workday needs a recharge in the case. Without ANC, battery life is excellent. The case charges over USB-C, and there is no wireless charging.

Devialet Gemini II

Each bud weighs about 6 g, with a 49 g case. Four tip sizes, XS to L, are included, and the buds are rated IPX4. The smaller second-generation shape sits more comfortably than the bulky original, with a soft-touch finish. A single customisable touch button at the rear reduces accidental presses.

Nothing Ear (a)

Each bud weighs 4.8 g, and they are rated IP54 for dust and splashes. The stem design is light and secure. The transparent stems look distinctive and fit easily in most ears. The case weighs 39.6 g and is wide, which makes it less pocketable than some rivals. The transparent lid shows the buds inside.

Devialet Gemini II

Bluetooth 5.2 supports multipoint with automatic switching between two devices, with a stated range of up to 20 m. Codecs include aptX, AAC and SBC. Multipoint works smoothly between a phone and a laptop, switching when a call comes in. The Devialet Gemini app handles ANC modes, touch customisation and EQ.

Nothing Ear (a)

Bluetooth 5.3 supports multipoint, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. The Nothing X app works on Android and iOS. Multipoint keeps the buds connected to a phone and laptop, which suits hybrid workers. On Nothing phones, ChatGPT voice integration is available. The app handles EQ, gesture mapping, ANC modes and firmware, with a low-lag mode for games and video.

Devialet Gemini II

A custom 10 mm titanium-coated driver, developed in-house, powers each bud. Devialet pairs it with Qualcomm aptX, so Android handsets that support the codec get a higher-quality stream than AAC allows. Compared with the AirPods Pro 3, Gemini II sound bolder and more dynamic, while Apple's tuning is more neutral.

Nothing Ear (a)

Each bud uses an 11 mm dynamic driver with a PMI and TPU diaphragm. Codecs include SBC, AAC and LDAC for higher-resolution streaming on compatible Android phones. The sound is balanced with lively bass and clear vocals. LDAC adds a touch more detail, while the Nothing X app's EQ lets you adjust tuning for podcasts or music.