Nothing Ear (a) White
Score: 86/100
CMF Buds 2 Plus Light Grey
Score: 84/100Rankings
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.
High-performance true-wireless earbuds with long battery life, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res LDAC audio, housed in a sandblasted-metal case with IP55 durability. Ideal for commuters, gamers, and professionals needing strong call quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hours | 14 hoursbest | |
11 mm | 12 mmbest | |
8,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 gbest | 51.5 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 12 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.8 g | 51.5 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 14 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.
“Best budget earbuds with great design”
“Battery life is insane - lasts days”
“Calls are crystal clear, even in wind”
Professional reviewers commend the premium build, clean Nothing X interface, and Smart Adaptive ANC, but note bass-heavy default tuning and the lack of touch volume controls.
Everyday users rave about the extraordinary battery life and reliable ANC, while complaining about iOS app stability, ear pressure, and limited ChatGPT usefulness.
