Nothing Ear (a) White
Score: 86/100
Nothing Ear Black
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.
The Nothing Ear (a) delivers audiophile-grade sound, solid hybrid ANC and impressive battery life in a lightweight, IP-rated package. It shines with its customizable EQ and multipoint connectivity but falls short of flagship ANC performance and has limited ecosystem features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hoursbest | 8.5 hours | |
11 mmbest | 11 mmbest | |
— | 20 Hzbest | |
8,000 Hz | 40,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 g | 4.6 gbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (High) (Hz) | 8000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.8 g | 4.6 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 8.5 hours |
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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 praise the sound quality, EQ flexibility and battery life, but note that ANC does not meet its claimed attenuation and that the lack of aptX/LE Audio is a drawback.
Everyday users love the rich sound and long battery, while complaining about inconsistent ANC performance and occasional Bluetooth hiccups.
“Best budget earbuds with great design”
“Battery life is insane - lasts days”
“Calls are crystal clear, even in wind”
