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Nothing Ear vs Skullcandy Rail

What Ear does better (1) and where Rail wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nothing Ear
Nothing · 2024Ear
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $85
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Skullcandy Rail
Skullcandy · 2024Rail
3 advantages≈ $75
5.4Build & features8.2

Why is Ear better than Rail?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 6 mm+83%

Why is Rail better than Ear?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  3. Weight52 g vs 49 g+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Nothing EarNothing Ear≈ $856.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size11 mm6 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC5.5 h—
Total with charging case40 h—
Quick charge (claimed)10 min → 10 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight52 g49 g
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g—
Protection ratingIP54IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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