Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds, Active Noise
Score: 85/100$199.99
Rankings
AirPods Pro 3 deliver industry-leading ANC, a rich feature set including health sensors and live translation, and a comfortable lightweight design, making them a premium choice for Apple users seeking top-tier performance.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
11 mmbest | — | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 9.07 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 9.07 g |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 8 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers highlight the breakthrough audio performance, best-in-class ANC, and health-focused features, while noting the premium price.
