Nothing
Nothing Ear (stick)
True-wireless · 2022
74
/ 100
From $99
VS
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold wins by 20
Apple
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Ear (stick) lands at 74 and AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold ahead by 20 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Ear (stick) if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Nothing Ear (stick) 74
vs 94 AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
Score breakdown
Nothing Ear (stick)
74 anc 71
sound 73
comfort 72
battery 78
features 70
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Ear (stick) | AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | H3 |
| Battery | — | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.4 |
| Water rating | — | IP57 |
Nothing Ear (stick)
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
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 (stick) vs AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold
Which is better, Nothing Ear (stick) or AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 20. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Ear (stick) worth the price? +
At $99, Nothing Ear (stick) delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in battery.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Nothing Ear (stick) or AirPods Pro 4 · Rose Gold 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.