Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Score: 81/100$139.00
Rankings
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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver premium ANC, balanced sound and a solid 8.5-hour battery life, complemented by fast charging and multipoint connectivity. Their bulkier shape and lack of high-resolution codecs keep them from being truly flagship-level.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hoursbest | 8.5 hoursbest | |
— | 9 mbest | |
11 mmbest | — | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 70 g |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 70 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
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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 noise cancellation I've ever used-blocks out subway noise completely.”
“Battery lasts all day, and the case charges quickly.”
“The fit is perfect with the stability bands; they don't fall out during runs.”
Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for their superior ANC, balanced sound, and long battery life, noting they rival Sony WF-1000XM5 in noise cancellation but fall short in codec support and spatial audio.
Users love the exceptional noise cancellation, long battery life, and secure fit, but complain about the earbuds' size, overly sensitive touch controls, and the app's usability.
