Apple
AirPods Pro 3
H2 v2 · Heart-rate sensor · USB-C
93
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 3 wins by 8
Nothing
Nothing Ear (a)
LDAC · Transparent design · $99
85
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 3 lands at 93 and Nothing Ear (a) at 85. That puts AirPods Pro 3 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 3 if…
- ✓Apple ecosystem magic
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring
- ✓Best auto-switching
Pick Nothing Ear (a) if…
- ✓Amazing value at $99
- ✓LDAC support
- ✓Great sound for price
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 3
93 anc 94
sound 90
comfort 92
battery 80
features 96
Nothing Ear (a)
85 anc 82
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
Spec
AirPods Pro 3
Nothing Ear (a)
Chip
H2 v2
—
Drivers
Custom high-excursion
11 mm dynamic
Battery
7 h (ANC on) / 35 h case
5.5 h (ANC) / 24.5 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.3
—
Water rating
IP57
IP54
Codecs
—
LDAC, AAC, SBC
AirPods Pro 3
Pros
- +Apple ecosystem magic
- +Heart-rate monitoring
- +Best auto-switching
Cons
- −Android unfriendly
- −Battery average
- −Ear-tip fit can slip
Nothing Ear (a)
Pros
- +Amazing value at $99
- +LDAC support
- +Great sound for price
Cons
- −ANC trails flagships
- −App required for full customization
- −Build is plasticky
FAQ: AirPods Pro 3 vs Nothing Ear (a)
Which is better, AirPods Pro 3 or Nothing Ear (a)? +
AirPods Pro 3 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 3 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 3 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
Is Nothing Ear (a) worth the price? +
At $99, Nothing Ear (a) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.
Does AirPods Pro 3 or Nothing Ear (a) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.