Yinyoo DC01 Pro vs Nothing Ear (3)
Yinyoo DC01 Pro
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
Yinyoo DC01 Pro
These budget IEMs offer decent sound quality and comfort for the price, but they have notable drawbacks. Several users praised the neutral sound and build quality, while others complained about a tinny or peaky treble, lack of bass, and short cables. The fit and noise isolation are inconsistent, and some experienced buzzing during gaming. Overall, they are a mixed bag—good for beginners or rehearsals, but not for critical listening.
Pros
- Neutral sound signature
- Good build quality for price
- Comfortable fit
- Affordable price
- Decent for voice/podcasting
Cons
- Short cable length
- Tinny or peaky treble
- Lack of bass
- Buzzing noise during gaming
- Inconsistent fit 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
| Yinyoo DC01 Pro | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | over-ear | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.07 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | CCZ DC01 Pro in Ear Monitor, iems for Gaming, Professional Gaming Earbuds Super Bass Wired Earphones Headphones with 1DD, Patent Ear fins, Ear Tips, for Singers Musicians Podcaster (Cyan Without mic) | 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 | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | 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 | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Yinyoo DC01 Pro
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
- Strong sound (71st percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th 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
Yinyoo DC01 Pro
Nothing Ear (3)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 38 specs.
