Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
True-wireless · 2023
AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black
True-wireless · 2019
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case lands at 86 and AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieCompared on the comfort sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
TieCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case more score per dollar ($179 vs $249).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case | AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2023 | 2019 |
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case vs AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black
Which is better, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $179, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Is AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.
Does Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black 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.
Which is the better value, Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or AirPods Pro (1st gen) · Midnight Black? +
Nothing Ear (2) · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — more score per dollar ($179 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.