Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
Sony WI-SP500
Sony
22 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Fitness
Calls
Commute
Travel
Music
Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | Sony WI-SP500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | open-type |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | Sony WI-SP500 Wireless in-Ear Sports Headphones, Bluetooth Earbuds, Black (International Version) |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs★ | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | voice assistants |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| 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
Sony WI-SP500
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average battery (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)0.682score per dollar
vs
Sony WI-SP5000.564score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3) offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 37 specs.
