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final KDT3000 vs Nothing Ear

What KDT3000 does better (1) and where Ear wins (2) — every spec side by side.

final KDT3000
final · 2025KDT3000
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Nothing Ear
Nothing · 2024Ear
6.2Score
2 advantages≈ $85
Higher score
6.6Battery5.9

Why is KDT3000 better than Ear?

  1. Battery life8.5 h vs 8 h+6%

Why is Ear better than KDT3000?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · KDT3000: Yes
  2. LDACNo · KDT3000: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Nothing EarNothing Ear≈ $856.2
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life8.5 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5.5 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 10 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—52 g
Earbud weight (each)—4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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