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Nothing Ear (a) · 99 €OnePlus Buds Pro 2 · 149 €
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| What matters | Nothing Ear (a)NothingMedium confidence | OnePlus Buds Pro 2OnePlusMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.2 |
| Best price | 99,00 € (best in this comparison) | 149,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.2 |
| Build quality | 7.6 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 8.4 | 8.6 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Repairability | 3.8 (best in this comparison) | 2.8 |
| Support & warranty | 7.2 (best in this comparison) | 5.6 |
| Battery (ANC on) | 5.5 h | 6 h |
| Noise cancelling | Good, up to 45 dB | Strong, up to 48 dB claimed |
| Water resistance | IP54 buds / IPX2 case | IP55 buds / IPX4 case |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | LHDC, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C | USB-C + wireless |
| Best for | LDAC on a budget · Android owners · Anyone who liked the Ear but not the price | Dual-driver detail under €150 · Android with LHDC or LDAC · Strong ANC for the money |
| Avoid if | You want wireless charging · You need the very best ANC | You want the full feature set on a non-OnePlus phone · You need iOS support |
| Main drawback | No wireless charging | Best features are locked to OnePlus handsets |
Verdict
The Nothing Ear (a) wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 earbuds, the Nothing Ear (a) has both the highest Worth Score (7.6) and the best score per euro at 99,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is no wireless charging.
Best overallNothing Ear (a) — Highest Worth Score here at 7.6, 0.4 ahead of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. Best for LDAC on a budget.
Skip this oneOnePlus Buds Pro 2 — Lowest Worth Score here at 7.2, 0.4 lower against the Nothing Ear (a) and no cheaper. Best features are locked to OnePlus handsets
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.