Nothing Ear (a) White
Score: 86/100
Soundcore Liberty 5
Score: 86/100Rankings
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 Soundcore Liberty 5 blends high-end audio features-LDAC, Dolby Audio, adaptive ANC-with solid battery life and multipoint support, positioning it as a premium-ish ANC earbud at a competitive price.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9.5 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
11 mmbest | 9.2 mm | |
8,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.8 g | 4.6 gbest |
12 months | 18 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 9.2 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.8 g | 4.6 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9.5 hours | 12 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.
Reviewers applaud the Liberty 5 for its sophisticated Adaptive ANC, Dolby Audio, and digital battery display, while noting touch-control sensitivity and the need for an app account.
Users love the strong ANC, clear calls and long battery life, but many mention the case scratches easily and the touch controls can be finicky.
“Best budget earbuds with great design”
“Battery life is insane - lasts days”
“Calls are crystal clear, even in wind”
