Elite 10 vs Ear
Elite 10
2023 · $179 today
8577
Ear
2023 · $129 today
8274
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Elite 10 is better
- Total with case: 27 hrs vs 22.5 hrs(20% more)
- Earbud battery life: 6 hrs vs 5.2 hrs(15% more)
- ANC reduction: ~30dB vs ~28dB(7% more)
Why Ear is better
- Weight per earbud: 4.6g vs 6.1g(33% less)
- Driver size: 11mm vs 10mm(10% more)
Verdict
Elite 10 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Elite 10 | Ear |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver size | 10mm | 11mm● |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LHDC |
| ANC reduction | ~30dB● | ~28dB |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud battery life | 6 hrs● | 5.2 hrs |
| Total with case | 27 hrs● | 22.5 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & Design | ||
| Weight per earbud | 6.1g | 4.6g● |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP54 |
| Ear tip sizes | 3 | 3 |
| Connectivity & Features | ||
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Full EQ | Full EQ |