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Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black
True-wireless · 2022
85
/ 100
From $199
VS
Nothing
Nothing Ear (a)
LDAC · Transparent design · $99
85
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black lands at 85 and Nothing Ear (a) at 85. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Nothing Ear (a) if…
- ✓Amazing value at $99
- ✓LDAC support
- ✓Great sound for price
Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black 85
vs 85 Nothing Ear (a)
Score breakdown
Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black
85 anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 78
features 81
Nothing Ear (a)
85 anc 82
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 82
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black | Nothing Ear (a) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Drivers | — | 11 mm dynamic |
| Codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Battery | — | 5.5 h (ANC) / 24.5 h case |
| Water rating | — | IP54 |
Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
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: Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black vs Nothing Ear (a)
Which is better, Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black or Nothing Ear (a)? +
Both score 85 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $199, Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.
Is Nothing Ear (a) worth the price? +
At $99, Nothing Ear (a) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.
Does Google Pixel Buds Pro · Midnight Black 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.