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Nothing Ear (stick) — True-wireless · 2022
Nothing

Nothing Ear (stick)

True-wireless · 2022

74
/ 100
From $99
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 18
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 (stick) lands at 74 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 18 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 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 71).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 72).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 73).

Value for money

Nothing Ear (stick)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Nothing Ear (stick) 74
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

Nothing Ear (stick)
74
anc 71
sound 73
comfort 72
battery 78
features 70
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Ear (stick) versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Ear (stick) Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Type
True-wireless
—
Release year
2022
—
Battery
—
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Water rating
—
IPX4

Nothing Ear (stick)

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

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 (stick) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 18. 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 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 (stick) 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 (stick) or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 71). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 72). Compared on the comfort sub-score.