Head to head · 2 headphones

Ear vs Ear (a)

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 headphones
Ear
Ear8.0Very good
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Ear (a)
Ear (a)8.6Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

Ear (a) edges it on score

The Ear (a) leads overall; pick the Ear if its strengths below matter more to you.

Ear
8.0
Ear (a)
8.6
Choose the Ear if
  • Android users who want good sound and LDAC on a budget.
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Choose the Ear (a) if
  • Budget buyers on iPhone or Android who want long battery life and some ANC.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Sound1 difference
Type
In-ear monitor
True Wireless In-Ear (TWS)
Battery3 differences
Battery life
40 h
42.5 h
Total with case
40 h
42.5 mAh
Battery type
40 mAh
42.5 mAh
Connectivity1 difference
Codecs
SBC,AAC,LDAC,LHDC
SBC,AAC,LDAC
Comfort & Build2 differences
Weight
4620 g
4800 g
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow
Battery & charging2 differences
Battery Case Hours
31.5 h
33.5 mAh
Battery Earbuds Hours
8.5 h
9.5 mAh

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