The short verdict
Ear (a) edges it on score
The Ear (a) leads overall; pick the Ear (3a) if its strengths below matter more to you.
Ear (3a)8.0
Ear (a)8.6
Choose the Ear (3a) if
- Commuters on iPhone or Android who want strong ANC on a budget.
Choose the Ear (a) if
- Budget buyers on iPhone or Android who want long battery life and some ANC.
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