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Nothing Ear (a) — LDAC · Transparent design · $99
Nothing

Nothing Ear (a)

LDAC · Transparent design · $99

85
/ 100
From $99
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 7
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Ear (a) lands at 85 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nothing Ear (a) if…

  • ✓Amazing value at $99
  • ✓LDAC support
  • ✓Great sound for price

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • ✓Best ANC for earbuds
  • ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • ✓Immersive Audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 82).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 88).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 86).

Value for money

Nothing Ear (a)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nothing Ear (a) more score per dollar ($99 vs $299).

Nothing Ear (a) 85
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

Nothing Ear (a)
85
anc 82
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 82
features 88
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Ear (a) versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Ear (a) Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Drivers
11 mm dynamic
—
Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Battery
5.5 h (ANC) / 24.5 h case
▲ 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Water rating
IP54
IPX4

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −Only 6 h battery
  • −Case is chunky
  • −No wireless charging standard

FAQ: Nothing Ear (a) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, Nothing Ear (a) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nothing Ear (a) worth the price? +

At $99, Nothing Ear (a) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Does Nothing Ear (a) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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 better for noise cancelling, Nothing Ear (a) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 82). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Nothing Ear (a) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.