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Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black
True-wireless · 2023
86
/ 100
From $149
VS
AirPods Pro 4 wins by 8
Apple
AirPods Pro 4
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black lands at 86 and AirPods Pro 4 at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro 4 if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black 86
vs 94 AirPods Pro 4
Score breakdown
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black
86 anc 83
sound 85
comfort 84
battery 78
features 82
AirPods Pro 4
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black | AirPods Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | H3 |
| Battery | — | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.4 |
| Water rating | — | IP57 |
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro 4
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black vs AirPods Pro 4
Which is better, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 4? +
AirPods Pro 4 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $149, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is AirPods Pro 4 worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black or AirPods Pro 4 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.