Compare intelligently
No more tab juggling.
Pick 2–4 products of the same type. The verdict is built from their actual numbers, not written in advance — and the link carries your picks.
Comparing 2 of 4
Nothing Ear (a) · 99 €Samsung Galaxy Buds FE · 79 €
Nothing left to add here. Browse everything →
The value of a comparison is the differences.
| What matters | Nothing Ear (a)NothingMedium confidence | Samsung Galaxy Buds FESamsungMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Best price | 99,00 € | 79,00 € (best in this comparison) |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 9.2 (best in this comparison) | 8.4 |
| Build quality | 7.6 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Performance | 8.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.4 |
| Longevity | 7.4 (best in this comparison) | 7.0 |
| Repairability | 3.8 (best in this comparison) | 3.0 |
| Support & warranty | 7.2 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Battery (ANC on) | 5.5 h | 6 h |
| Noise cancelling | Good, up to 45 dB | Moderate, roughly 30 dB |
| Water resistance | IP54 buds / IPX2 case | IPX2 |
| 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 | Galaxy phone owners · Wingtips that actually stay in · A cheap pair with real software support |
| Avoid if | You want wireless charging · You need the very best ANC | You are not on Samsung · You want high-resolution codecs |
| Main drawback | No wireless charging | No SSC or aptX outside Samsung phones |
Verdict
Take the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE unless you need performance.
The Nothing Ear (a) scores highest at 7.6, but it costs 20,00 € more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE, which scores 7.0. That premium buys you performance — 1.0 points of it. Worth it if LDAC on a budget describes you; otherwise it is money you keep. Watch out for no SSC or aptX outside Samsung phones on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.
Best overallNothing Ear (a) — Highest Worth Score here at 7.6, 0.6 ahead of the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE. Best for LDAC on a budget.
Best valueSamsung Galaxy Buds FE — 20,00 € cheaper than the Nothing Ear (a) and only 0.6 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.