Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
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Fitness
Travel
Calls
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs★ | 18 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 | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| 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
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)0.682score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00500.344score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3) offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.
