Nothing Ear (a) Black
Score: 81/100
SoundPEATS C30 with ANC
Score: 87/100Rankings
The SoundPEATS C30 earbuds deliver hybrid ANC up to 52 dB, LDAC hi-res audio, and up to 52 hours of total playback. Their battery life and feature set are impressive for the price, but LDAC disables certain functions and the ANC is slightly weaker than premium models. Best suited for budget-conscious Android users seeking high-resolution sound and strong noise cancellation.
The Nothing Ear (a) are lightweight true-wireless earbuds offering up to 42.5 hours of total playback and 45 dB hybrid ANC. They lack wireless charging and the microphones are mediocre, leading to occasional call quality issues. Ideal for budget-conscious users who value long battery life and customizable EQ.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
42.5 hoursbest | 42 hours | |
9.5 hoursbest | 7.5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | 120 minutes |
11 mm | 12 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutesbest | 10 minutesbest |
— | 10 metersbest | |
5,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 59.6 g | 44 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Total Weight (Earbuds + Case) (g) | 59.6 g | 44 g |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 42.5 hours | 42 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 9.5 hours | 7.5 hours |
Charging Time (Full) (minutes) | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 |
Audio(2) | ||
Supported Audio Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LDAC |
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 12 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Ear (a) for delivering premium-level sound quality, a sophisticated adaptive ANC system, and a highly customizable app, all at a sub-$100 price point. They also note the low harmonic distortion and rapid charging as standout technical achievements, while pointing out the need for manual Fast Pair reconnections and the relatively modest microphone performance.
Everyday users love the earbuds' sleek transparent design, strong ANC for the price, lightweight comfort, and the long battery life provided by the case. Common frustrations revolve around occasional connectivity hiccups with iPhones, the need to re-pair after device power cycles, and the earbuds' microphone not being as clear as desired.
“best wireless earbuds under $50”
Professional reviewers praise the C30 for delivering premium-class ANC, LDAC Hi-Res audio and exceptional battery life at a sub-$50 price point. Scarbir and Tech With Korey both give high marks to the adaptive 52 dB ANC and note the stable Bluetooth 6.0 connection, while WhatGadget highlights codec support. The app's deep customization and fast charging are also repeatedly commended, though reviewers flag that LDAC disables several useful modes.
Everyday users, though few in number, consistently highlight the earbuds' value-for-money, strong ANC silence and long battery life. A Versus.com reviewer rates them 9/10 as the best sub-$50 option, emphasizing the "overwhelming silence" from ANC and the LDAC advantage, while no major complaints have surfaced due to limited review volume.
