Nothing Ear (a) White
Score: 86/100
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Score: 56/100Rankings
The Nothing Ear (a) in white offers the same transparent design, hybrid ANC and long battery life as the black version, but shares the same compromises in sound balance and lack of wireless charging.
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 offers audiophile-grade sound, solid ANC and a premium design at a lower price than the Pi8, but it misses wireless charging, lossless codecs and has a finicky app.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
— | 10 mbest | |
11 mm | 12 mmbest | |
8,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 gbest | 278 g |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 12 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX Adaptive |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.8 g | 278 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 8 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the comfortable lightweight build, battery life and app integration, while noting mediocre audio fidelity, underwhelming ANC and missing wireless charging.
Users love the eye-catching design, battery longevity and clear calls, yet many complain about ANC not meeting expectations and occasional Bluetooth instability.
Professional reviewers commend the Pi6 for its audiophile-grade sound, solid ANC, comfortable fit, and premium build, while criticizing the reduced DSP capabilities, finicky touch controls, lack of wireless charging, and stripped-down app.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the Pi6's sound fidelity, effective ANC, long battery life and premium aesthetics, while lamenting unresponsive touch controls, limited app features, and the absence of wireless charging.
“Best budget earbuds with great design”
“Battery life is insane - lasts days”
“Calls are crystal clear, even in wind”
