Nothing Ear Black
Score: 84/100
SoundPEATS Air5 Pro
Score: 83/100Rankings
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 white version of the SoundPEATS Air5 Pro mirrors its black sibling with the same high-resolution codec suite, AI-adaptive ANC, and lightweight design, though ANC usage shortens battery life and LDAC conflicts with multipoint.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hoursbest | 7.5 hours | |
11 mmbest | 10 mm | |
20 Hzbest | — | |
40,000 Hzbest | — | |
— | 35 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.6 gbest | 4.8 g |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 11 mm | 10 mm |
Supported Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 4.6 g | 4.8 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 7.5 hours |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the Air5 Pro for packing premium features-high-resolution codecs, strong AI-adaptive ANC, low-latency connectivity, and a highly customizable app-into a budget-friendly package, while noting limited ANC-on battery life and bass-forward tuning.
Everyday users love the comfort, sound quality (especially after EQ adjustments), and effective ANC, but report short battery life with ANC active, fit stability issues, and incompatibility between LDAC and multipoint.
“Battery life with ANC is shorter than expected; users report needing midday charging.”
“Fit and stability: Some find the earbuds loose during workouts or require specific ear tips for a secure fit.”
