Nothing Ear (Open)
Nothing
55 Overall Score
vs
Sony WF-1000XM6
Sony
98 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear (Open) | Sony WF-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | open-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | Four Sizes |
| Weight | — | 0.05 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 8.399999618530273 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Nothing Ear (Open) Open Ear Headphones, Ultra-Light with Adjustable Earhooks, Multipoint Connection Bluetooth Earbuds, Clear Voice Technology for AI Calls, IP54, Fast Charging, ChatGPT Supported | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | AAC, SBC | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | SONY WF1000XM6/B Headphones |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 30 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Built-in voice control |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (Open)
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony WF-1000XM6
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 38 specs.