Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
Shure
60 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Calls
Commute
Travel
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | fit kit with a variety of sleeves |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | 21 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 18 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 107 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, SBC, aptX |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 15 minutes of charge will get you about 1 hour of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | ShurePlus PLAY |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
- Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)
No current pricing available
Shure AONIC 215 Gen 2
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
