CCA C12
CCA
55 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| CCA C12 | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | in-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 6★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 112 dB★ | 108 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | CCA C12 in-Ear Monitors, 5BA+1DD Hybrid HiFi Stereo Noise Isolating IEM Wired Earphones/Earbuds/Headphones with Detachable Tangle-Free Cable 2Pin for Musician Audiophile (Without MIC, Amber Gold) | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
CCA C12
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong comfort (74th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
CCA C121.112score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
CCA C12 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 38 specs.
