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45 dB active noise cancellation
Powerful dynamic 11 mm driver
Next-level sound with LDAC
Bass Enhance algorithm
Up to 42.5 hours of listening time
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Made for every part of every day, Ear (a) is for the music lovers.
In signature Nothing fashion, Ear (a) evolves our transparent design but takes an iconic new direction with a fresh bubble design. Your pocket's new best friend.
Ahead of the curve
Slim new frame
Let’s go yellow
With its raised contours and bubble-like appearance, the case for Ear (a) takes inspiration from everyday pill packets.
Featuring soft contours with a slimmer rectangular format. Extra comfortable for holding in hands or sliding into pockets. Still light as a feather with a total weight of 49.2 g, and just 4.8 g per earbud.
With transparency, our products showcase the inner workings of technology. We apply the same philosophy to colour. If we strip back how colours are built, we are left with the primary colours. This led us to Ear (a) yellow. A vivid and playful audio product, capable of producing a sound that’s just as bright.
With its raised contours and bubble-like appearance, the case for Ear (a) takes inspiration from everyday pill packets.
Featuring soft contours with a slimmer rectangular format. Extra comfortable for holding in hands or sliding into pockets. Still light as a feather with a total weight of 49.2 g, and just 4.8 g per earbud.
With transparency, our products showcase the inner workings of technology. We apply the same philosophy to colour. If we strip back how colours are built, we are left with the primary colours. This led us to Ear (a) yellow. A vivid and playful audio product, capable of producing a sound that’s just as bright.
Hear wherever you are
Up to 45 dB
Our strongest noise cancellation yet.
So you can go from quiet rooms to busy streets without hearing a thing (other than what's playing).
Smart Active Noise Cancellation
Ear (a) automatically checks for noise leakage between the earbud and your ear canal, then applies more noise cancellation to make up for it. So you receive the best possible noise cancellation. Happens every time you put them in.
Hear wherever you are
Up to 45 dB
Our strongest noise cancellation yet.
So you can go from quiet rooms to busy streets without hearing a thing (other than what's playing).
Smart Active Noise Cancellation
Ear (a) automatically checks for noise leakage between the earbud and your ear canal, then applies more noise cancellation to make up for it. So you receive the best possible noise cancellation. Happens every time you put them in.
Adaptive ANC
Next-level escapism. Switch between 3 levels of noise cancellation. Or let Ear (a) take control. By selecting 'Adaptive' in the Nothing X app, Ear (a) automatically applies the right level of noise cancellation according to your surroundings in real time, so you don't have to.
Extra deep, extra clear
With a driver designed to protect each and every detail, high notes hit deeper and lows feel richer.
We've made our driver even more compact. With double the power than Ear (2), Ear (a) delivers an even deeper bass performance.
The extra space gives sound waves more room to vibrate. With two new vents, airflow is improved inside the bud. For less distortion and richer overall clarity.
Powerful 11 mm driver
Clear, rich, punchy
Ear (a) enhances low frequencies in your music in real-time, elevating bass-heavy sounds so that you can hear every detail.
Bass Enhance algorithm
New depths
To protect sound details, Ear (a) is Hi-Res Audio Certified for playback up to 990kbps and frequencies up to 24 bit/96 kHz.
Compatible with the widely supported LDAC* codec for high-resolution streaming over Bluetooth. The result is a powerfully pure audio experience. Just how the artist intended.
* Requires devices that support LDAC
Hi-Res Wireless Audio certified
Powerfully pure
Play on and on and on
All talk, all action. We’ve made space for a bigger battery without compromising on sound. So you can listen for longer.
Clear Voice Technology
Clear as day. Ear (a) isolates your voice from everyday distractions so calls on-the-go feel like face-to-face conversations. With a new talk mic and extra airway on the stem for wind to pass through, we’ve reduced interference by 60% compared to Ear (2).
Up to 9.5 hours of music
Compared to Ear (2), Ear (a) can deliver 40.5% more non-stop play time on a single charge. Or pop your earbuds back in the case and stretch listening time to over 42.5 hours (with ANC turned off).
Fast Charge
For speedy power-ups, Ear (a) can Fast Charge for 10 minutes and deliver 10 hours of music playback (with ANC turned off).
Dual Connection
Stay connected to two devices at the same time. Play music on your laptop then seamlessly switch to answer a call on your phone. Effortless.
Low Lag mode
Reduced audio lag for better gaming. Triggered automatically in Game Mode on a Nothing phone. With end-to-end latency at less than 120 ms.
Clear Voice Technology
Clear as day. Ear (a) isolates your voice from everyday distractions so calls on-the-go feel like face-to-face conversations. With a new talk mic and extra airway on the stem for wind to pass through, we’ve reduced interference by 60% compared to Ear (2).
Up to 9.5 hours of music
Compared to Ear (2), Ear (a) can deliver 40.5% more non-stop play time on a single charge. Or pop your earbuds back in the case and stretch listening time to over 42.5 hours (with ANC turned off).
Fast Charge
For speedy power-ups, Ear (a) can Fast Charge for 10 minutes and deliver 10 hours of music playback (with ANC turned off).
Dual Connection
Stay connected to two devices at the same time. Play music on your laptop then seamlessly switch to answer a call on your phone. Effortless.
Low Lag mode
Reduced audio lag for better gaming. Triggered automatically in Game Mode on a Nothing phone. With end-to-end latency at less than 120 ms.
Nothing X
Custom EQ
Active Noise Cancellation
Bass Enhance algorithm
Custom controls
Dual Connection
ChatGPT, integrated
Use your voice to access ChatGPT on your Nothing audio device, wherever you are. Setup via the Nothing X app. Use with Ear (1), Ear (2), Ear (stick), Ear (a) and Ear.
Voice control
Use your voice to access ChatGPT on Ear and Ear (a), wherever you are. Setup via the Nothing X app. Coming soon to Ear (1), Ear (2) and Ear (stick).
Bespoke Nothing Widgets
Get the answers you need faster, and at your fingertips. Text, voice or image search right from your home screen.
Everything else
Microsoft Swift Pair
LED charging status
Pinch controls
Find My Earbuds
Water resistance IP54 buds / IPX2 case
In-ear detection
Google Fast Pair
Ear Tip Fit Test
SPEC
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Design
Earbud
Dimensions
30.9 mm x 21.7 mm x 24.3 mm
Weight
4.8 g
Case
Dimensions
47.6 mm x 63.3 mm x 22.7 mm
Weight
39.6 g
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Sound
Driver
11 mm dynamic driver
Diaphragm
PMI + TPU
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Battery
Battery type
Rechargeable li-ion battery
Capacity
Earbud
46 mAh
Case
500 mAh
Wired charging
USB Type-C
Fast Charging with ANC off
10 minutes for 10 hours
Playback and Talk time with ANC on and off
Playback with ANC off
Up to 42.5 hours with case and 9.5 hours with buds only
Playback with ANC on
Up to 24.5 hours with case and 5.5 hours with buds only
Talk time with ANC off
Up to 23 hours with case and 5.2 hours with buds only
Talk time with ANC on
Up to 18 hours with case and 4 hours with buds only
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Noise Cancellation
Depth
Up to 45 dB
Frequency range
5000 Hz
Features
Smart ANC algorithm
Adaptive ANC
Transparency mode
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Connectivity
Bluetooth
Version
5.3
Codec
AAC, SBC, LDAC
Profiles
RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP
Android version
5.1 and above
iOS version
11 and above
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Other features
Other features
Water & dust resistance IP54 earbuds / IPX2 case
Pinch controls
In-ear detection
Google Fast Pair
Microsoft Swift Pair
Dual Connection
Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud
LED charging status
Low Lag Mode
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Nothing X app
Android and iOS
Custom EQ
Bass Enhance algorithm
Customisable controls
Find My Earbuds
Low Lag Mode
Dual Connection
Ear tips fit test
Firmware updates
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Sustainability
Sustainability
Lifecycle carbon footprint: 2.72 kg CO2e
100% recycled tin solder paste
Printed with carbon footprint label
Renewable energy used for final assembly
Plastic-free packaging
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In the box
In the box
Pair of earbuds
Ear tips in size S, M, L
Charging case
Type-C cable
Safety information and warranty information
User guide
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SOUND
Dynamic driver material
PMI + TPU
Ceramic
Hi-Res Audio Certified
✓
✓
AAC & SBC
✓
✓
LDAC
✓
✓
LHDC 5.0
✓
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KEY FEATURES
Dual Connection
✓
✓
Bass Enhance algorithm
✓
✓
Custom equaliser
✓
✓
Advanced equaliser & profile sharing
✓
Personal Sound Profile
✓
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NOISE CANCELLATION
Active Noise Cancellation
Up to 45 dB
Up to 45 dB
Frequency range
5000 Hz
5000 Hz
Smart ANC algorithm
✓
✓
Adaptive ANC
✓
✓
Transparency mode
✓
✓
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BATTERY
Playback - earbuds *Without ANC
Up to 9.5 hours
Up to 8.5 hours
Playback - earbuds with case *Without ANC
Up to 42.5 hours
Up to 40.5 hours
Fast Charging
Yes - 10 minutes for 10 hours
Yes - 10 minutes for 10 hours
Wireless charging
No
Yes - up to 2.5 W
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DESIGN
Dimensions - Earbud
30.9 mm x 21.7 mm x 24.3 mm
29.4 mm x 21.7 mm x 24.1 mm
Weight - Earbud
4.8 g
4.62 g
Dimensions - Case
47.6 mm x 63.3 mm x 22.7 mm
55.5 mm x 55.5 mm x 22 mm
Weight - Case
39.6 g
51.9 g
Water & dust resistance
IP54 earbuds
IPX2 case
IP54 earbuds
IP55 case
DISCLAIMER
1. Product images and display contents are illustrative only. Actual product and display contents may vary.
2. Before use, please open the charging case to trigger a new device pairing or reconnection.
3. For Nothing OS users, all device settings and customisations are already integrated into Nothing OS version 1.5.6 and higher. All users must update the Nothing X app in google play store before using to ensure all features are up to date.
4. Nothing Ear (a) offers four noise cancelling modes (high, mid, low and adaptive), ranging from 15db to 45 db. “Adaptive” allows for intelligent, dynamic noise cancellation that adjusts itself automatically, compensating for ambient sounds in your surroundings.
5. Nothing Ear (a) provides Smart ANC algorithm. The triggering of this algorithm needs to meet certain conditions, including (1) it must be worn when the memory mode is in ANC on - 'High' mode (means it enters ANC on - 'High' mode as soon as it is worn), (2) the earbuds' in-ear detection is turned on, (3) after each wear, within 3 seconds, the user cannot chew, and the ambient wind noise is not allowed to exceed 3m/s. Once the above conditions are met, the Smart ANC algorithm will automatically detect ear canal leakage and automatically generate noise cancellation parameters to compensate for the leaked noise and improve the noise cancellation effect.
6. LDAC transmission protocol (up to 990 Kbps) increases the maximum bit rate by approximately 3 times compared to AAC conventional transmission protocol (256 Kbps). The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol. The performance of this feature may vary depending on factors in the user’s environment.
7. Default settings are defined by Nothing. For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations. This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store. Historical and personal data are managed in accordance with our privacy policy.
8. Latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices, with game mode turned on.
9. When the earbuds need to be charged, please put the earbuds into the charging case and close it for charging.
10. Charging and battery life test data was measured using Nothing Power (45W) at ambient temperature (25° C or 77° F) in Nothing labs. When the charging case is connected to a type-c cable with the earbuds inside, Ear (a) will fully charge from 0-100% in 90 minutes. Without plugging in the case, the earbuds will charge inside the charging case in 80 minutes.
11. Battery life: The earbuds and charging case are fully charged with Active Noise Cancellation turned off, 50% volume, and with AAC format and the rest of the features at default settings. Earbuds and charging case combined, delivers up to 42.5 hours of audio playback. Fast charge your Nothing Ear (a) using a standard adapter or type-c usb charging cable. Requires 5V/1.5A adapter or higher. Actual battery life is affected by volume, frequency and duration of incoming calls, output source, environmental interference, product features used, usage habits, and other factors. Actual experience will depend on individual use.
12. Fast charge: Once the earbuds and charging case are out of power, 10 minutes of charge with Active Noise Cancellation turned off, 50% volume, AAC format, and the rest of the features at default settings. The earbuds and charging case will then last up to 9.5 hours of music playback. A single 10-minute charge of the earbuds themselves delivers 3 hours 12 minutes of playtime only. Charging and battery test results are based on Nothing laboratory results (25° C or 77° F).
13. Clear Voice Technology: Only applicable when the microphone is being used to record voice e.g., taking a call or recording a voice message. Reduces ambient noise for the microphone.
14. Nothing Ear (a) earbuds have been tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP54 in compliance with IEC 60529 (International). Excludes charging case. Splash, water and dust resistance may decrease over time as a result of normal wear. Do not charge a wet device. Do not submerge the device completely underwater or expose it to seawater, chlorinated water or liquids such as drinks. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty.
15. Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device. For devices that are Nothing OS 1.5.6 and above, Dual Connection can be set up in the phone settings interface by entering the bluetooth interface. For other devices Android 5.0 and above, or iOS devices 13 and above, you can download and install the Nothing X app to set up. The Dual Connection function may perform differently on different devices and different use cases. Some laptops may have longer sound switching time.
16. Fast Pair will be available on all supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ with compatibility back to Marshmallow (Android 6.0), while Find My and device renaming support is available from Android 10 onwards.
17. Custom gestures and in-ear detection need to be turned on with a phone. For devices that are Nothing OS 1.5.6 and above, these functions can be set up in the phone settings by entering the bluetooth interface. For other devices Android 5.0 and above, or iOS devices 13 and above, you can download and install the Nothing X app to set these up. Ear (a) allows customisable gestures triggered by double press, triple press, long press, and double press with long press. Customisable functions are volume up, volume down, voice assistant and switching noise cancellation modes.
18. The quality of the fit is variable, and depends on multiple factors including the shape and size of the ears.
19. Based on firmware updates to Nothing Ear (a), the above actions may be slightly modified, and the actual ota content may be different from that specified.
20. Based on software updates to the phone, the above actions may be slightly modified, and the actual OTA content may be different from that specified.
*Accessibility of some features may vary across regions. Product pictures and display contents on the foregoing pages are provided for reference only. Actual product features and specifications (including but not limited to appearance, colour, and size), as well as actual display contents (including but not limited to backgrounds, ui, and icons) may vary.
**All data in the foregoing pages are theoretical values obtained by Nothing internal laboratories through tests carried out under particular conditions. For more information, refer to the aforementioned product details. Actual data may vary owing to differences in individual products, software versions, application conditions, and environmental factors. All data is subject to actual usage.
***Due to real-time changes involving product batches, production and supply factors, in order to provide accurate product information, specifications, and features, Nothing may make real-time adjustments to text descriptions and images in the foregoing information pages, so that they match the product performance, specifications, indexes, and components of the actual product. Product information is subject to such changes and adjustments without notice. Please refer to the specific information on https://nothing.tech.