True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$120
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Nothing Ear 1: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) - Great overall at around $125.
True Wireless
Nothing Ear 1
68Good
$99
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value7.5
Nothing Ear 1
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery5.5
Calls6.5
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Nothing Ear 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $120 | $99 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 11.6 mm dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 5 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 4 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 34 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 8 hours |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.3 g | 4.7 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 3 |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
These wireless earbuds deliver strong active noise cancellation and a natural-sounding transparency mode, making them a solid pick for Apple users. With around 6 hours of playback per charge and a case that boosts total listening time to 30 hours, they offer dependable daily use. The IP54 rating adds some protection against sweat and splashes, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection for most devices.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Natural transparency mode for ambient awareness
- Pro:Decent battery life with case
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Limited to AAC codec
- Con:No custom EQ in app
Nothing Ear 1
The Nothing Ear 1 are stylish true wireless earbuds that offer a well-rounded feature set for their price, including hybrid ANC, wireless charging, and a transparent design. While their sound is balanced and pleasant, it doesn't quite reach the top tier of the category, and they face stiff competition from cheaper rivals that offer similar or better performance in some areas. They're a solid budget-friendly choice, especially if you value design and a good feature list over absolute audio excellence.
- Pro:Attractive, distinctive transparent design
- Pro:Effective hybrid active noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Supports wireless charging and USB-C
- Con:Battery life is modest, especially with ANC on
- Con:No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- Con:Companion app and case design have some compromises
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