Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY vs Nothing Ear (3)
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
These earplug-style headphones are a hit among welders and motorcyclists who need hearing protection and music. Users praise the noise isolation, comfort under helmets, and surprising bass, but some report durability issues and finicky volume controls. The replaceable ear tips and inline mic are appreciated, though the basic version without controls is preferred by some.
Pros
- Excellent noise isolation as earplugs
- Comfortable under motorcycle helmet
- Surprisingly good bass response
- Replaceable ear tips for hygiene
- Inline microphone and volume controls
Cons
- Volume control randomly changes level
- Durability issues after months of use
- Sticks out slightly from ears under helmet
- No clear left/right marking
- Silicone tips provide poor sound and isolation
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-tip | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | ComforTiered Foam & Silicone plugs | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average comfort (27th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Plugfones Guardian Plus PGP-UY
Nothing Ear (3)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 23 of 38 specs.
