Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
Skullcandy S2MTW-T740
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds deliver deep bass, long battery life and a secure fit at a budget price, but fall short on ANC performance, comfort over extended wear, and high-resolution codec support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hours | 9 hoursbest | |
11 mm | 12 mmbest | |
20 Hzbest | 20 Hzbest | |
40,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 88 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(3) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 12 mm |
Frequency Response (High) (Hz) | 40000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC,AAC |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 88 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 9 hours |
Charging Port Type | USB-C | USB‑C |
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 praise the Method 360 ANC for its bass-forward Bose-tuned audio, solid battery life and secure fit, while criticizing weak ANC, uncomfortable ergonomics and the oversized case.
Everyday users love the punchy bass, long battery life and secure fit for workouts, but repeatedly complain about the bulky case, inadequate noise cancellation and ear fatigue during extended use.
“Bass is punchy and deep - great for gym sessions”
“Love the long battery life and fast charging”
“Fit stays secure during runs and workouts”
