Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
89 Overall Score
vs
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2
CMF BY NOTHING
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | 11 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 5 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | 50 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | LDAC |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | Fast Charging, Noise Cancellation, Surround Sound, Touch Control |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 10-minute quick charge delivers 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 43 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
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
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)0.896score per dollar
vs
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 21.635score per dollar
CMF BY NOTHING Buds Pro 2 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
