Nothing Ear (a)

ANC, 9.50 h, Wireless
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Product details

Key specifications

Application range
General
Lifestyle
Equipment + Functions
Microphones
True Wireless
Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones
In Ear Headphones
Signal transmission
Wireless
Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Noise cancelling
ANC
Isolation
Closed
Item number
43103282

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
A10600064
Release date
22.4.2024

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
White

Material

Specific material description
Banner
White

Application range

Operating system compatibility
Android
iOS
Headphone area of use
General
Lifestyle

Headphone properties

Headphone output
Stereo
Noise cancelling
ANC
Headphone features + functions
Microphones
True Wireless
Music control
touchpad remote control
Universal Bluetooth Remote
Peripheral signal transmission
Wireless
Button functions
Accept call
interregnum
next song
Play
Reject call
Compatible voice assistants
Google Assistant
Siri

Headphone type

Headphone type
Bluetooth headphones
In Ear Headphones
Fit
In Ear
Isolation
Closed
Driver diameter
11 mm
Durability
Dustproof
Water-resistant
Protection type (IP code)
IP54
IPX2
Converter principle
Dynamic

Audio properties

Impedance
32 Ω (ohm)

Connections

Audio Connections
1 x USB-C
Connections base/transmitter
USB-C

Bluetooth features

Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth feature
AAC
LDAC
SBC
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP
AVRCP
HFP
SPP

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Battery life
9.50 h
Capacity
46 mAh
Charging time
0.17 h
Charging input
USB-C

Origin

Country of origin
China
Germany

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charging case
Ear inserts
USB-C cable

Product dimensions

Height
3.09 cm
Width
2.17 cm
Depth
2.43 cm
Weight
50 g

Package dimensions

Length
11.10 cm
Width
9.20 cm
Height
3 cm
Weight
106 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return if unused
Return policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 44.Tellur
  • 48.Philips
  • 49.Nothing
  • 50.Xiaomi
  • 51.Bowers & Wilkins

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 39.House of Marley
  • 39.Jabra
  • 39.Nothing
  • 39.Pioneer
  • 39.Samsung

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 34.Apple
  • 35.CMF
  • 35.Nothing
  • 37.Sony
  • 38.Baseus
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good78/100
netzwelt.de Logo
netzwelt.deSingle testReleaseNovember 2024
  • Positiveorderly sound
  • Positive useful ANC
  • Positive chic design
  • Positive App with many additional functions
  • NegativeCase cannot be charged wirelessly
  • Negative Button difficult to feel
Very good83/100Rank 7 out of 10
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Computer BildTrue-Wireless-Kopfhörer im TestReleaseOctober 2024
  • PositiveWarm sound
  • PositiveVery comprehensive app
  • Positivevery comfortable
  • NegativeBass without depth
  • Negativemoderate ANC
  • Negativeonly three sizes

With their transparent housings, the Nothing Ear (a) are real eye-catchers. The visible technology conjures up a pleasant sound with a very long battery life. However, the electronic noise reduction (Active Noise-Cancelling, ANC) is only moderately effective and only three pairs of rubber seals are included.

Very good86/100
connect Logo
connectSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • PositiveUnmistakable transparent design
  • PositiveHigh-quality workmanship with IP54
  • PositiveStylish app with many functions and ChatGPT connection
  • PositiveVery good sound that can be comprehensively adjusted using the professional equaliser
  • NegativeTransparency mode dampens too much
  • NegativeANC relatively weak at higher frequencies
Without ratingNo rating
smartzone.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • Positivebeautifully dynamic sound
  • Positivewith lots of volume & powerful bass
  • PositiveEffective ANC
  • PositiveSophisticated app
  • Positivechic semi-transparent design
  • Negativenot a price-performance hit for 100€ (RRP)
Very good86/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2024
  • PositiveGood sound
  • PositiveHigh wearing comfort
  • PositiveTypical Nothing design
  • NegativeCharging case with shortcomings
  • NegativeDetailed equaliser missing

Did the brand really need the Nothing Ear (a) in its portfolio? Probably not. Is there still a target group for the light version of the Nothing Ear? Definitely! In addition to the really attractive price tag of just 99 euros, the Ear (a) also attract attention with their performance...

Very good90/100
Basic TutorialsSingle testReleaseJuly 2024

In-ear headphones for 99 euros are of course extremely attractive. Especially when they deliver such a well-rounded and convincing overall package as the Nothing Ear (a). The earbuds score points with a pleasing and surprisingly detailed sound, really good active noise cancellation and features such as Multipoint and LDAC, which are normally only found in significantly more expensive competitors...