Nothing Ear
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Ear
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Nothing Ear wireless earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, especially for bass-heavy music like EDM, and their comfortable fit. Users highlight the outstanding call quality, effective noise cancellation, and the versatile Nothing X app for customization. Some drawbacks include occasional Bluetooth drops, limited waterproofing, and the ChatGPT feature being exclusive to Nothing phones.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Outstanding call quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Versatile Nothing X app with EQ
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnections
- Limited waterproofing (IP54 only)
- ChatGPT feature only for Nothing phones
- No volume slider on controls
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
Sound quality 7
Call quality 3
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 5
App functionality 5
Battery life 4
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LHDC, LDAC, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40.5 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Ear
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
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Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 38 specs.
