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Nothing Ear (a) · 99 €Google Pixel Buds A-Series · 59 €
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| What matters | Nothing Ear (a)NothingMedium confidence | Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesGoogleMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 6.6 |
| Best price | 99,00 € | 59,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.0 |
| Build quality | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Performance | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.9 |
| Longevity | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 6.4 |
| Repairability | 3.8 (best in this comparison) | 2.6 |
| Support & warranty | 7.2 (best in this comparison) | 6.8 |
| Battery (ANC on) | 5.5 h | — no ANC; 5 h playback |
| Noise cancelling | Good, up to 45 dB | None |
| Water resistance | IP54 buds / IPX2 case | IPX4 |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Best for | LDAC on a budget · Android owners · Anyone who liked the Ear but not the price | All-day comfort · Pixel and Android owners · A light pair for walking |
| Avoid if | You want wireless charging · You need the very best ANC | You need noise cancelling · You want modern codec support |
| Main drawback | No wireless charging | No ANC at all |
Verdict
Take the Google Pixel Buds A-Series unless you need performance.
The Nothing Ear (a) scores highest at 7.6, but it costs 40,00 € more than the Google Pixel Buds A-Series, which scores 6.6. That premium buys you performance — 1.5 points of it. Worth it if LDAC on a budget describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for no ANC at all on the Google Pixel Buds A-Series.
Best overallNothing Ear (a) — Highest Worth Score here at 7.6, 1.0 ahead of the Google Pixel Buds A-Series. Best for LDAC on a budget.
Best valueGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series — 40,00 € cheaper than the Nothing Ear (a) and only 1.0 behind on Worth Score. You give up performance.
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.