True Wireless
Nothing Ear 1
68Good
$99
Full review dataNothing Ear 1 vs OnePlus Buds Pro 4: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the OnePlus Buds Pro 4 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: OnePlus Buds Pro 4 - Great overall at around $130.
True Wireless
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
84Great
$130
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Nothing Ear 1
Sound6.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery5.5
Calls6.5
Value7.5
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling8.0
Battery8.5
Calls7.5
Value9.0
Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Ear 1 | OnePlus Buds Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $99 | $130 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 11.6 mm dynamic driver | dual drivers; 11mm woofer + 6mm tweeter |
| Driver size | 11.6 mm | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 10Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Wireless | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | - |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Latency | - | 47 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 13 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 4 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 34 h | 45 h |
| Full charge time | - | 70 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 8 hours | 10 min = 11 hours playback |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | - | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | touch | touch |
| Voice assistant | - | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4.7 g | 4.73 g |
| Case weight | - | 50.62 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Model code | - | OnePlus Buds 4 |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
What reviewers said
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
OnePlus Buds Pro 4
The OnePlus Buds Pro 4 are a well-rounded pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver impressive audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and strong battery life for their price. They're particularly suited for active lifestyles thanks to their IP55 rating and secure fit, with a feature set that includes multipoint, wireless charging, and customizable EQ. Overall, they offer excellent value and perform above their price point across most key areas.
- Pro:Rich dual-driver sound with LHDC support
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
- Con:No official mention of wear detection
- Con:Slightly bulky case compared to rivals
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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