Nothing Ear (a) True Wireless Earbuds with ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
What separates them
These two differ on 8 recorded specifications. The Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds is ₹11,991 dearer.
Nothing Ear (a) True Wireless Earbuds with ANC vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Nothing
Nothing Ear (a) True Wireless Earbuds with ANC
₹7,999
LDAC is what separates this from everything cheaper: on a high-resolution source the difference is audible, not theoretical.
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Sony
Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
₹19,990
The best noise cancellation available in an earbud, and unlike cheaper implementations it handles speech, not just engine drone.
Full details →Who the Nothing Ear is for
Buy it if: Android users on a lossless streaming tier who will actually use LDAC.
Avoid it if: iPhone users — iOS has no LDAC support, so the main advantage disappears.
Who the Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds is for
Buy it if: Frequent flyers and open-plan office workers where cancelling voices matters.
Avoid it if: Anyone prioritising total battery life — cheaper sets last twice as long.
Specifications, side by side
8 of 11 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Nothing Ear | Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹7,999 | ₹19,990 |
| ANC | Up to 45 dB adaptive | Integrated Processor V2 and QN2e dual chip |
| Battery (buds) | 9.5 hours (ANC off) | 8 hours (ANC on) |
| Battery (with case) | 42.5 hours total | 24 hours total |
| Charging | USB-C, 10 min for 10 hours | USB-C and Qi wireless, 3 min for 60 min |
| Driver | 11 mm custom dynamic | 8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X |
| Microphones | 3 per bud with Clear Voice Technology | 3 per bud with bone conduction sensor |
| Water resistance | IP54 (buds), IPX2 (case) | IPX4 |
| Weight | 4.8 g per bud | 5.9 g per bud |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.