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Nothing Ear · 149 €Nothing Ear (a) · 99 €
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| What matters | Nothing EarNothingMedium confidence | Nothing Ear (a)NothingMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 8.1 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Best price | 149,00 € | 99,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.6 (best in this comparison) | 9.2 |
| Build quality | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Performance | 8.8 (best in this comparison) | 8.4 |
| Longevity | 7.9 (best in this comparison) | 7.4 |
| Repairability | 4.2 (best in this comparison) | 3.8 |
| Support & warranty | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.2 |
| Battery (ANC on) | 5.2 h | 5.5 h |
| Noise cancelling | Adaptive, up to 45 dB | Good, up to 45 dB |
| Water resistance | IP54 buds / IP55 case | IP54 buds / IPX2 case |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C + wireless | USB-C |
| Best for | Getting flagship sound without flagship pricing · Android owners who want LDAC · Commuters on a budget | LDAC on a budget · Android owners · Anyone who liked the Ear but not the price |
| Avoid if | You need best-in-class noise cancelling · You are deep in Apple's ecosystem | You want wireless charging · You need the very best ANC |
| Main drawback | ANC trails Sony and Bose | No wireless charging |
Verdict
Take the Nothing Ear (a) unless you need build quality.
The Nothing Ear scores highest at 8.1, but it costs 50,00 € more than the Nothing Ear (a), which scores 7.6. That premium buys you build quality — 0.8 points of it. Worth it if getting flagship sound without flagship pricing describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for no wireless charging on the Nothing Ear (a).
Best overallNothing Ear — Highest Worth Score here at 8.1, 0.5 ahead of the Nothing Ear (a). Best for getting flagship sound without flagship pricing.
Best valueNothing Ear (a) — 50,00 € cheaper than the Nothing Ear and only 0.5 behind on Worth Score. You give up build quality.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.