RANKING

Rank 62 out of 72 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Nothing

Ear (a)

Name: Ear (a)
Brand: Nothing

around $99

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

393 Pros

68%
20 reviews (3h 19m)

188 Cons

Experience sound and style with the Nothing Ear (a), true wireless earbuds designed to deliver a premium experience without the premium price. Enjoy a rich, full-bodied sound with impressive bass and clarity, further enhanced by the Bass Enhance feature. These earbuds boast impressive battery life, offering up to 5.5 hours of listening with ANC a...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

71%

65 vs 27

Sound Quality

64%

62 vs 35

Controls and Features

57%

47 vs 35

Noise Cancellation

72%

46 vs 18

Battery Life

72%

38 vs 15

Connectivity and Stability

Reviewer verdict

Across 20 YouTube reviews, the Nothing Ear (a) earns a Summa score of 3.7/5, ranking #62 among True Wireless Earbuds. Reviewers most often praise its sound quality, controls and features, noise cancellation, while the most common criticisms concern noise cancellation, controls and features.

The Ear (a) is widely praised for its sound quality, with many reviewers (42 mentions) highlighting clear, crisp audio, strong but controlled bass, and Hi-Res LDAC support that yields detailed, balanced playback. Reviewers also frequently commend its feature set and app (40 mentions), especially the advanced customizable EQ, Nothing X companion app, pinch/haptic controls, and multipoint/low-latency options. Battery life and charging are noted positively by many (30 mentions), with fast charging, long playback per charge, and a compact wireless-capable case frequently cited. Additional common strengths include solid ANC and transparency modes (29 mentions), reliable connectivity with Bluetooth 5.x and codec support (23 mentions), distinctive transparent design and pocketable build (22 mentions), and comfortable fit for long use (20 mentions).

Critics most often target the noise-cancellation and transparency performance (32 mentions), saying ANC and aware/transparency modes are uneven, weaker in the midrange, and sometimes produce white noise or odd artifacts. Control and app-related issues are the next most-cited problems (26 mentions), with pinch/touch gestures described as fiddly or inconsistent and some advanced features or personalization gated behind higher-tier models or device ecosystems. Sound criticisms also appear (23 mentions), where a subset of reviewers find the tuning overly bass-heavy or slightly artificial/tinny in treble, and note differences versus higher-end drivers. Other recurring negatives include design or finish complaints, limited case durability/wireless charging on some variants, and occasional connectivity/latency hiccups under certain conditions.

Analysis based on 20 YouTube reviews (3h 19m of video) with 393 pros and 188 cons extracted.

Pros (393)

Sound Quality (65)

More forward and spacious sound ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 10:16
Great sound ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 12:33
Sounds better than Airpods Pro ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 10:06
Richer sound than Airpods Pro ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 11:05
ample amount of clarity ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:23
High quality audio ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:52
ample amount of detail retrieval ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:25
for the casual listener they would be very pleased ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:19
score an impressive 4.7 on a scale of 1 to 5 this means that if you are like most people out there you'll probably enjoy the way that these earbuds sound ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:19
11 m driver ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:28
sound quality is good ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:17
the implementation is really really nicely done, very even across the frequency range which actually has a nice effect when you put it in your ear, nothing is jarring ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 7:58
you can also access the base enhance functionality which dynamically boosts low frequencies to your liking ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 1:54
casual listeners especially for podcasts it's very enjoyable to listen to especially with the anc feature ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:53
it has the same 11mm custom Dynamic driver as the higher price nothing ear ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:37
sounds very similar to the Airpod Pro second Generations ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 4:20
pleasant and neutral sound profile, good amount of Rumble and boom in the low end that doesn't overwhelm other frequencies ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 2:40
great frequency response consistency, Bas and mid sound nearly the same on different shaped ears ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 3:01
the best thing about these buds is that Base enhance That Base enhance feature is amazing it literally makes them best base headphones I've ever tried ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 5:10
the bass response is amazing ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 8:03
sound is very rich ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 7:50
mids sound natural for piano guitar and speech and the treble is bright present and clear ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 2:49
which matches with the song and also the treble is very well handled ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 2:04
with the year a you get a really nice ready to go audio profile ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 5:27
"Bass Enhance" feature which does make the bass overall sound richer, fuller, and more impactful while at the same time not noticeably taking away from the mids and the highs. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 4:43
11 mm driver so it has that rich base, great sound ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 4:02
the sound stage is really good and even with comparatively small 11mm drivers the bass is really good and it doesn't crush the treble ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 2:18
sound has good details there's good balance between the mid and treble and this is not too Bassy this is more on the balance side ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:50
Nothing Ear (a) sound pretty darn good and it's pretty darn close to the sound that you would get out of the Nothing Ears. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 5:29
these have 11 mm drivers they are TPU drivers ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 1:40
Nothings base enhance is more refined. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 14:22
great earphones ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 0:14
a significant enhancement to overall sound quality since the initial unboxing of the Prototype ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:26
nice beefy bass and crispy clear vocals ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 3:48
Thankfully they (EA) can be saved quite a bit. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 14:26
The Ear (a) comes with 11mm drivers and HiRes LDAC support ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:23
which ultimately results in more clear and crisp audio ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:34
but in reality, it's actually the best ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 3:27
11-millimeter dynamic drivers inside with LDAC compatibility for hi-res audio playback ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 3:42
the vocals are very clear and crisp and even in high pitch, that's really good. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:55
more powerful than the ear 2 ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 8:05
The stock tuning of the ear gives you a punchy but full bass response, excellent mid-range where the vocals are forward but natural, and a smooth trouble response with a bit of sparkle, basically it sounds a lot better than the EA and it's also quite different to the stock tuning of the E2. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 12:55
it is tuned for audio files ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 3:36
very nice full body sound with a nice separation of instruments and detail and clarity throughout the entire frequency range with the ability to get a fair amount of clean bass built-in ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 4:32
impressive bass. It’s got strong bass without having to overpower the other sounds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 4:07
the sound is tuned really nice out of the box ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 8:46
the Ear (a)s puts out a really nice, balanced listening experience ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 3:55
best sounding earbuds I've ever tested at any budget ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:07
plenty of head room here as well as these earbuds can go louder than it's comfortable for me ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:23
nothing has fine-tuned the listening experience culminating in a more commemorable level of clarity and cohesive sound reproduction ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:46
fantastic sound ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 7:42
the Japanese audio Society has actually rated this product as highest grade ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 4:15
sound again is clean and accurate ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:59
decent Clarity ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:19
the drivers that nothing has used are of extremely high quality ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 5:21
plenty of Basse on tap if you're into it but what I love is that the bass hits clean without a hint of distortion ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:15
higher quality bit rates and lower latency up to 24 bits and up to 192 khz here which again beats out other Flagship models from competitors like Apple and Google ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:17
all this without any noticeable added Distortion ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:29
with this new driver design that vibrates twice as deep they're now able to generate a a ton of Bas ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 2:50
great separation and I can easily pinpoint each instrument ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 9:49
base boost out the box really helps to push the low end ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:23
The E and EA sound fine at low volumes ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 12:31
one of the most impressive things of the nothing ear 2 was its sound quality ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 2:41
overall sound quality is solid ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:35
clear sound quality ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 11:23

Controls and Features (62)

Find lost earbuds feature ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:56
Full feature set ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 12:31
Auto pause ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:48
Full feature set (except spatial audio) ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 2:02
double pinch and hold will allow you to increase or decrease your volume which is a really really useful thing that I think all earbuds should have ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 15:36
features wise it's it's pretty decent, multipoint, pinch controls which work great, multi-point, an app that is designed beautifully and works intuitively and it's just simple and easy to use ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 16:38
you've always got one gesture at hand to skip tracks ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 15:13
a sweet of features that everybody seems to want ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 17:26
Pressure-sensitive panels on stems for intuitive controls ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 4:01
retains the stem controls from the more premium nothing Earline with a simple squeeze of the stem you can adjust music playback listening modes or answer a call without disrupting the fit and seal in your ear ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 1:03
use a pressure sensitive strip on the stems which you squeeze to trigger a command, this helps to avoid accidentally triggering a command better than most touch sensitive controls ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 1:44
you still get a basic equalizer as well as a few presets to increase or decrease the base ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 1:47
Simple three-band equalizer and bass enhance mode in the app ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 4:42
there is a more base EQ option and this Basse enhance with multiple levels to choose from if you want to boost the base a bit ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:56
nothing X companion app for Android and iOS devices ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 4:58
novel chat GPT integration ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:06
found these controls easier to learn compared to other earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 1:20
they have pinch controls on the side ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:42
Low latency mode for gaming ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 3:07
Customizable controls via Nothing X app ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 4:25
hearing test adjusts sound profile to suit unique hearing ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 5:45
in-ear detection, pinch controls work well ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 0:29
low latency game mode ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 9:08
best feature I like how there's an indent here that makes locating the sensor for the pinch controls way easier ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:00
same "pinch gesture" controls on each individual earbud just like you do on the Nothing Ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 2:35
they have a gaming mode ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:37
User-friendly Nothing X app ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 4:31
Which is very useful ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 0:40
tools for EQ adjustments for both audio enthusiasts and beginners ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 5:04
customization features are just crazy, you can customize the different gestures ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 5:02
I can actually share the equalizer setting with other nothing ear users ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 4:03
there is custom EQ support along with these preset EQ options ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:46
you also do get inar detection so when you take the earphones from your ears and put them back on again it play and POS music that works well ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 2:25
nothing e obviously works with a very cool nothing X app and this is where you get all the updates you get all the features like rare detection for auto play and pause which works well ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:26
save and share custom EQ presets with other nothing ear owners ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 5:41
Nothing X is definitely my favorite headphone companion app ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:33
chat gbt Integrations ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 9:12
compatible with Google's F my device Network ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 4:36
the pinch controls. Instead of swiping and tapping which are not easy to get right especially when you’re walking or exercising, you can just pinch the earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:55
by far the most advanced custom EQ settings I've ever seen on a native app ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 7:55
The nothing X app stands out as my favorite aspect of any of the nothing ear products ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:02
eight band parametric EQ ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 7:44
equalizer in the app ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 5:40
haptic pinch sensor controls ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 5:18
you can really customize the controls to be just how you want them ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 6:31
On Demand with your voice (Nothing phones only) ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:53
find my earbud feature ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 6:47
the pinch controls on these are pretty good you can pinch once to play double pinch to change the tracks ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 2:09
you actually get a very Advanced equalizer setting in which you can change the individual frequency levels and you can change the Q factor as well ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 3:39
there's a new toggle in the nothing X app where you can tweak how much base you get ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 3:07
Advanced EQ which is this extremely comprehensive EQ tool ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 4:17
best app I've ever used for any earbuds particularly when it comes to the EQ settings ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 7:17
inair detection so they'll start playing the moment that you put them in and they'll pause when you take one out ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 4:41
on the more premium ear there are also two additional ways to customize the sound ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 4:13
You get the same great squeeze controls you get on the E2, so you get a single, double, triple press, long hold as well a press and hold which makes adjusting volume up and down nice and easy. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 3:52
It's just a super reliable app super clean UI and you get everything you need. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 8:16
custom EQ mode ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 4:05
personal sound profile ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 8:05
controls are completely customizable using the nothing X app ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 2:14
low latency mode ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:07
you can use the EQ in the app to change that sound profile ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:30
personal sound profile which basically compensates those frequencies that you've lost in your hearing ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 4:26

Noise Cancellation (47)

Transparency mode ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 7:47
when it comes to white noise, it does do a really good job in terms of cutting those sounds out ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 2:04
adaptive works best ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 7:44
comes with two settings and both settings work really well even the heavy anc really shuts out the room ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 2:27
Active noise cancellation comparable to Airpods Pro ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 6:49
clicking and clacking of plates the wearing of coffee machines it really helped mute those out a little bit ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 2:21
has ANC and it does an okay job at reducing most noise ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:08
features a transparency mode so if you do find yourself in public you need to talk to other people you don't have to take the earphones out you can simply enable the transparency mode ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 3:00
the noise cancelling is amazing ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 8:01
appreciate the transpArcy mode which I found does a pretty good job of boosting the sounds of people talking and cars going by ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:27
very good at wind noise reduction ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 7:26
does a pretty good job of cancelling out background sound ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 10:01
Smart ANC algorithm adjusts noise cancellation based on ear seal ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:54
Adjustable ANC intensity (low, medium, high) ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:17
indoors this is great ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:04
the ANC the active noise cancellation on here is really good ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 2:16
ANC effectively lowers surrounding noise by about 60% ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:11
decent adaptive noise cancelling ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 4:21
transparency mode is pretty good ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 3:39
decent active noise cancellation ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:03
You are also getting ANC or Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 5:41
up to 45 DB so when you turn it on and you have a noisy room you're not going to really hear much going on ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 2:53
Adaptive ANC mode ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:24
ra has ANC up to 45 DB and there's adaptive ANC or you can even choose thec level manually and it is pretty good for the price it adapts well cuts down on the usual noise ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 3:33
the moment you start playing music everything just vanishes and you just get immersed in it so the ANC quality is pretty good ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:18
the active noise cancellation on here is great ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 2:48
Even the transparency mode works well and does a good job of enhancing human voices while keeping the background noise down ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 3:37
transparency mode is fine too it's fairly transpar and does the job ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 3:42
Ear (a) have solid ANC performance ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 5:50
you can also adjust the levels of ANC within the app itself you can keep it to low medium high or adaptive ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:34
when you switch between these noise cancellation levels you can actually hear that switch happening ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:45
when you switch to the transparency mode there's a woman that goes it's actually pretty cute and it's pretty intuitive as well ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:57
they do have 45 DB or up to 45 DB of noise cancellation ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 2:50
decent noise cancellation ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 7:40
the nothing ear can cut out 49 DB of environmental sounds and it can attenuate up to the frequency of 5,000 HZ ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:00
the vehicle noises were completely cut off and even indoors, it does a pretty good job ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 3:32
the ANC blocks out up to 45 decibels ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 4:19
transparency mode ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 1:35
the Adaptive ANC actually works pretty well ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:42
ANC is quite good ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 2:21
the Ear (a) by itself is a great, all-around set of active noise-cancelling wireless earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 0:24
nothing advertises these with up to 45 DB of noise cancelling which is up from the previous 40 DB ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 6:15
the performance jump is so good that I actually tested them against my airpods Pro second gen and found that they were actually pretty comparable ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 7:09
active noise cancellation ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 0:20
huge upgrade that both of these earbuds get is with active noise cancelling ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 6:10
I noticed the E is slightly better at blocking out voices than the E2. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 9:26
they actually give the ear a which is a $100 pair of earbuds the same noise cancelling performance as their Flagship ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 6:46

Battery Life (46)

Better battery ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:54
battery life is kind of Awesome ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 9:19
Wireless charging ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:46
give you a full 10 hours with everything off ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 9:29
Good battery life (20-35 hours) ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 8:13
with ANC on I swear to God I got 8 hours maybe 9 hours almost of battery life which is crazy ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 9:33
excellent battery life ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 17:24
possible to get up to 42 and half hours of Total playback time ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:51
with ldac off and with ANC on I was able to get well over 7 and 1 half to 8 hours consistently which is kind of nuts ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 9:44
earbuds lasted 8 hours and 49 minutes on a single charge which is pretty good for Budget earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:41
possible to get 10 hours of playback time from only 10 minutes of charging which is pretty fast ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:00
capable of up to five and a half hours of ANC listening time on a full charge with a total of around twenty four and a half hours of listening time when you include the charging case itself, which also translates to around nine and a half hours of non-ANC listening time or around forty-two and a half hours of non-ANC listening time when you're including that charging case. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 6:51
recharge earbuds using nothing phone's battery ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:44
you do get fast charging with this which is really nice ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 1:38
USB-C charging ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 5:28
9 hours of continuous playback on a single charge ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 5:12
with the active noise cancellation on when you're talking on these, up to 18 hours of talking ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 8:17
you get about 9 hours of playback with the buds by themselves and then you get an additional up to 42 hours with the case which is obviously really good ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:48
Up to 42 hours total playback time with case ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 5:17
with ANC off, about 42.5 hours of battery playback life with the case ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 5:58
you just pop them into their charging case and you're going to get a couple hours of ANC listing playback performance on just a few minutes of charge. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 7:45
without the case with ANC on, about 9.5 hours with just the earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 6:10
battery performance is really solid and you'll be happy with the battery life ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:31
respectable 7.5 hours battery life with ANC enabled ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:33
these also have pretty good battery life we've got about 8 and 1/2 hours of usage without noise cancellation ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 2:36
with the active noise cancellation off and you're talking on the phone with the case, about 23 hours ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 8:39
5 to 6 hour battery life ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:28
reliable battery ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 7:42
Ear (a) actually have slightly better battery life than that of the more expensive Nothing Ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 6:43
zero issues with battery performance charging Etc ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:24
battery is excellent ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:22
rapid charge, 10 hours for just 10 minutes of charging ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 7:09
battery is on par with any other buds I tested ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:26
double battery life (without ANC) ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:43
10 minutes of charge can give you 10 hours of playback, which is good ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 4:06
included charging case which features wireless charging ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:40
fast charging ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:37
great battery life ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 5:12
10 hours of music playback just from a 10-minute charge ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 5:53
fast charging ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 5:47
wireless charging ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 11:25
increased capacity by 39% ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 7:49
solid battery life ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 6:58
increase from 4 hours to now five or 5 and 1/2 hours of battery life ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 7:59
It's great to see that this has been improved, so you get 5 hours and 12 minutes on the ear, 24 hours in total with the case, and 5 1/2 hours on the EA, 24 1/2 hours with the case. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 2:17
both of these buds also support fast charge so 10 minutes of charging is going to get you 10 hours of use ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 8:08

Design and Style (41)

Colored dots to distinguish left and right earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 3:10
Squared off stems for better grip and larger microphone ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 3:16
the best one amongst their lineup because it's so pocketable it's so small ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 1:26
if you remove the earbuds inside the case is even larger red and black circles to tell you which earbud goes in which position ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 2:01
beautiful device ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 1:23
they've got the red and black dots on the earbuds to tell you which they go into ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 1:54
smaller and more pocketable ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:54
Same appearance and comfort as the more expensive Nothing Ear model ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:08
Distinctive yellow color option ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 0:45
fits my pal test ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 1:47
translucent stemmed earbuds with either white or black plastic accents ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 0:51
Compact and portable design ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 0:34
the case is also very slim ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 1:42
first nothing device to add some color ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 0:31
coolest thing about the new ear a is this Design ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 0:27
case is also different it's more Compact ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 0:48
Available in white and black ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 0:54
in person this just looks fresh it just pops and it stands out ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 0:35
nothing ear it just stands out it has a more unique vibe to it ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:21
how similar the Nothing Ear (a)s look to their bigger, pricer sibling, the Nothing Ears. They have the same stem-style earbud design and, of course, with this classic Nothing see-through look ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 1:05
stands out in terms of design it's more unique it pops there's a lot of attention to detail ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 5:30
clear case that's very modern and it really does pick up a lot of attention ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 0:13
very good looking case ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 0:33
love the transparency case ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 0:40
three colors that the Nothing Ear (a)s are available in. We of course have the classic "White" color, a stylish "Black" color, and a pretty sharp-looking bumblebee-like color combination here with "Black and Yellow." ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 1:21
conversation starter ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:25
this dimple here in the top so you can easily pull it out of your pocket ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:08
really unique ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 0:26
not slippery at all it really helps in terms of pocketability ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:11
really easy to put in your pocket ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:06
signature transparent design from Nothing for the case and for the buds themselves ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 0:42
translucent design is so fire ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:05
adds to your style ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:19
unique design ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 0:18
coolest looking piece of tech ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 1:50
the sound of the closing mechanism is nice on the ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:00
translucent design ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 0:44
Innovative design ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 1:58
aesthetically pleasing ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:17
The EA case is a completely new design so you get that nice yellow color, you got grooved edges, and it's slightly more compact overall. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 3:24
I love the design on these and I think the whites are probably my favorite ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 11:34

Connectivity and Stability (38)

Bluetooth 5.2 ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:51
pairing is Snappy ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 2:35
get Bluetooth multipoint to connect to multiple devices at the same time and support for a low latency mode which is great for gaming and streaming video ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:33
compatible with a pretty extensive set of Bluetooth codecs and they support Multi-Device pairing with up to two devices ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 3:17
multipoint ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 16:18
Compatible with AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:52
uses Bluetooth 5.3 to connect your devices with support for SBC AAC and ldac the ladder of which provides High streaming quality to supported Android devices ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:23
The Codex on the nothing year a is AAC SBC and ldac ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:44
Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:42
You're also getting Bluetooth multipoint here with dual connections possible through the Nothing companion app ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 2:28
there's dual connection so you can pair it with your laptop and phone and then switch seamlessly works well again ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:34
they also do have support for SBC AAC and ldac ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 1:45
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:30
they have multi-point connectivity ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:39
don't have to limit your next phone purchase due to lack of allegiance to any operating system ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 7:15
Bluetooth multipoint allows connection to two devices ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 3:02
there's low lag mode for gaming and gaming was good no major latency noticed ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:37
ra has Bluetooth 5.3 and pairing this is seamless ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 2:29
The Nothing Ear (a) do support Bluetooth 5.3, which also supports the higher-end codecs ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 2:15
really nice layout where you can actually select up to two devices to include in your multi-point connection and seamlessly transition ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 5:20
Dual Connection, both Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair Support ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:09
connects to two devices at once seamlessly ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 6:14
multi-point capabilities ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 5:15
I also found the range to be pretty good ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:12
there is also a low latency mode and dual device connectivity in these earphones ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 1:52
Bluetooth 5.3 ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:09
supporting not just AAC and SBC which are the most common codecs but also ldac and lhdc ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:11
even when using LDAC and High-Quality Audio mode, the Ear (a) never had any interruptions ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 3:20
Google Fast pair ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 4:48
you also do get support for lhdc version 5.0 and ldac as well ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 3:31
the Dual connection definitely does work well so you can connect to a laptop and an iPhone at the same time ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 6:58
Bluetooth 5.3, super easy, fast pairing for both Android and Windows, ANC and transparency modes, Low Lag mode for lower latency gaming, support for AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs, dual connection, and a really good, dedicated app to manage everything ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:18
dual connectivity allowing you to connect to two different sources at the same time ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 3:42
I never had an issue with connectivity no matter where I was at ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 3:12
Both ebds also have multi-point connection, so you can connect two devices to the earbuds at the same time. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 5:52
new to both of these buds is highres codec support so on the ear A's we get ldac and on the ears we get ldac as well as lhdc ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 8:15
quick connection ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:05
Both buds have Bluetooth 5.3, the EA gives you ldac and the E gives you ldac as well as lhdc 5.0. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 5:15

Comfort and Fit (30)

Air vents equalize pressure ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 5:12
Lightweight ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 5:15
very very comfortable for long hours of listening ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 2:37
Very comfortable ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 4:46
Smaller size fits well in ear ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 4:51
Secure fit, doesn't fall out easily ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 5:41
Ear tips provide a snug seal ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:01
come with multiple ear tip sizing options which ensures a snug fit ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:33
stem design is comfortable, it doesn't sit too deeply in your ear and it's pretty stable ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 1:32
fits really well in the ear ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 3:24
very comfortable, very small it has a very short stem ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 3:26
glad nothing stuck with the same earbud design as I find it really comfortable ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:26
these are great for running ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 1:49
these buds are incredibly comfortable ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 3:21
Lightweight design ensures extended comfort ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:13
Earbuds remain securely in place ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:18
lightweight ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 3:11
fits really comfortable ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 1:01
they are very comfortable the buds are comfortable ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 8:55
fit very well on the ears with these silicone tips ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 0:24
comfortable ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 4:39
the matte texture actually makes the buds feel a little softer on the ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 1:38
They do pass the head shake test as well ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 0:27
the ear a buds are more comfortable for extended periods ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:02
I loved using these for my commutes, for work, and even on the bed ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 1:21
The ear a buds are pretty comfortable ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:57
decent seal ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 3:13
many would be happy using these especially if you do not prefer B heavy buds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:55
fit really comfortably ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 0:45
Both the E and EA have the exact same design as the year2, which is great because they're one of the most comfortable buds out there super compact with great ergonomics. It's a bud I can personally wear for hours with no issues ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 0:50

Value for Money (26)

Affordable price ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 12:33
$99 price ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:38
priced at only $99 ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:00
bring almost all of the same features and functionality as the more expensive nothing ear ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:53
didn't cut any Corners here as the nothing ear a retains the same earbud design as the more expensive nothing ear ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:14
You're getting everything from solid sound quality to solid ANC performance, solid Transparency modes, to a nearly identical function and design, even a marginally better battery life ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 8:38
for $100 I find these to be a fairly decent option in the ever saturated earbud Market ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 4:34
Under $100 price point ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 5:33
almost perfect in design and comfort and fit and sound quality ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 7:02
for the price it's just it's it's a no-brainer only paid $99 ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 0:17
They just feel like such a more premium pair of earbuds jam-packed with so many features ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 8:21
you get noise cancellation you get a pretty good battery life and you get really comfortable earphones with a really nice design you get ip54 and you get multiple device connectivity ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 8:27
pretty good overall twws with good sound good ANC decent mics ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 5:46
one of the best values in the true Wireless earbud market ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 0:12
this was the game changer for me ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 5:01
one of the top options under $100 ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 0:28
you are once again getting a lot of the higher-end connectivity and performance features that you're getting in the Nothing Ears in the Nothing Ear (a), but again at a budget-friendlier price point. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 2:02
$100 price ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 7:07
The sound quality is really good, you get LDAC support, best ANC in the price range and good mic quality ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 4:12
that made the most impact to my experience ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 4:36
a fair bit better than any other budget or mid earbuds ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 2:26
$149 which is about half as much as competitors like Bose and Sony ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 0:41
the Ear (a) is the better buy if you do want earbuds from Nothing ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 0:19
specs of these earbuds are quite impressive ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:07
at £99 these earbuds sit nicely in the midmarket section they're not exactly cheap but they're far from premium price too ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 0:07
fair price, comfortable fit, solid battery life, good connectivity, extensive app controls, great sound quality, unique design, pocket friendly ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 7:56

Build Quality and Durability (20)

Splash and sweat resistance ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 1:44
Good build quality for the price ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 3:22
Durable case ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 3:26
built really nice ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 1:14
ip54 water and dust resistance rating ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:40
IP54 dust and water resistance ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:24
well built with an ip54 rating for The Buds and an ip55 rating for the case ensuring protection against dust and water splashes ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 1:36
IP 54 rating which is good for working out ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:32
this case is also ipx2 the bus themselves are IP 54 so they're great for using outdoors and also while working out ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 1:29
case is also ipx2 rated which is new and that means it can handle some splashes of water some rain ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 1:20
getting an earbud IP54 dust and water resistance rating with an IPX2 water resistance rating in the case itself ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 1:44
ip54 water resistant and dust resistant ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 9:01
much more confident about the wider hinge on the Ear (a) ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 1:55
the case does have at least some water resistance with an IPX2 rating ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:00
the buds themselves are IP54 rated for water and dust resistance ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:05
ip54 rating (water, sweat, and dust resistant) ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 3:25
11 mm ceramic drivers and ip54 dust and water resistance ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:28
Both have an IP 54 dust and water resistant rating. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 1:48
The E case actually has an ip55 dust and water resistant rating, same as the E2. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 2:54
It is nice to have that dust resistance as well, especially on the EA being a cheaper model. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 1:52

Call Quality (17)

Good microphone quality ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 11:20
has the same great sound quality as the nothing ear in particular these microphones Excel when it comes to blocking out ambient noises in an office or Outdoors ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:32
microphone quality for this price is very good ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 10:19
Clear voice technology for calls effectively isolates voice from noise ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 3:40
mic system handles background noise well ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:17
both of these the ear a as well as the ear have three mics each so you can get a really nice noise uh pickup for voice calls and they also do cancel noise in your background as well ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 7:36
the mics cut down on the background noise pretty well. and my voice was clearly audible to the other person ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 3:02
the mic quality is actually very good ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 2:58
microphone quality good enough for calls ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:46
The Voice Clarity is very clear ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 7:52
microphones tend to perform a little bit better ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 4:46
up to 60% more wind resistance or interference ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 7:55
microphones are fine, good, plenty intelligible ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 6:05
the same microphone technology which they call clear voice 3.0 It's a combination of three microphones which actually sound pretty good ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 9:10
They are advertising a new C eVoice technology 3.0 up from 2.0 and the E2 is already one of the best microphones out of all the ebds I've tested. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 6:56
how they performed in windy conditions was impressive ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 9:25
I did notice the EA picks up much less wind through the microphones. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 11:53

Noise Isolation (1)

Doesn't leak sound ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 7:31

Cons (188)

Noise Cancellation (35)

it's just not quite as transparent as some of the other Transparency modes that I've experienced on other earbuds. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 6:06
even if it's not the best ANC experience that I've ever had on a pair of earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 5:54
White noise in transparency mode ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 8:01
the maximum noise cancelling was in the treble and even that was only about 25 or 26 DB which is a far cry from the 45 D claimed noise cancelling ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 4:57
there's actually a little bit of noise cancelling happening here about 7 to 10 DB so the world in transparency mode through the nothing your a actually ends up sounding a little bit basier and a little bit quieter ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 6:43
10 to 15 DB is the maximum I got in the mids which is not fantastic ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 4:52
anc is definitely not the strongest in terms of public spaces ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 2:00
not to the extent that let's say a very high-end pair of anc earbuds would perform ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 2:33
the weakest noise cancelling in the mids ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 4:31
a lot of those sounds do get reasonably well cancelled but the mids where all the vocals lie so a lot of people around you when they're talking that's going to actually come right through they're not going to get canceled out that much ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 4:43
neither transparency nor active noise cancellation are class Laing even at this price ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 7:47
does an okay job at reducing most noise ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:11
their only downside would be in my honest opinion is going to be the aware mode ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 7:07
the aware mode really is not the best ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 7:11
ANC outclassed by other flagships ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 4:51
the transparency mode on these is bad like a straight up sounds like they didn't really try to make them better uh and even coming from the ear 2s I would say the ears are even worse ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 10:29
the awar mode is not that great ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 7:45
ANC not as effective with mid-range noises, and lacks wind reduction mode ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 4:27
noise cancellation a tier below Airpods Pro ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:07
there are some headphones that the transparency mode is little bit better ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 3:41
The EA does let in more mid-range and low frequency noise. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 9:35
poor transparency mode ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 10:08
ANC performance not on par with top-tier earbuds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 2:33
transparency mode doesn't work well ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 6:38
outdoors Some Noise Creeps ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:06
transparency mode falls a bit short ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 2:32
Both buds take about five to seven seconds to turn the noise canceling or transparency back on, still a lot of ebds do this a lot faster. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 10:47
less active noise cancellation than Airpods Pro ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 10:03
level of transparency as in the volume of the outside world that the earbuds let in is fixed and you can't adjust it in the app ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 2:38
Like hearing things in the distance is a little bit muffled, even talking to someone like in a quiet room it's just not incredibly clear picking up voices and hearing your own voice when you speak as well is also a little bit muffled. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 11:31
when you activate transparency there's this female breathy sighing sound ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 3:30
won’t be able to completely block out outside noise especially if you’re nearby a construction site or all the noise in the subway or bus ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 4:28
transparency mode isn't great and the ANC isn't the best ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 10:19
didn't notice much difference between transparency mode and full noise cancellation ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 1:50
noise cancellation is okay but it's not great ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 2:00

Controls and Features (35)

Touch controls can be uncomfortable ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 5:55
Touch controls don't always work ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 6:04
most frustrating EQ ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 11:17
chat GPT only happens when you have a subscription to the chat GPT Voice Assistant you don't just get it with the year ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 15:44
the mids slider is the most unintuitive thing ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 11:59
you don't get all the same functionality within the app as you do with the more expensive nothing ear mainly you miss out on the advanced equalizer and personalized sound profile ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 1:28
the presets you can't select the preset and then go into the three by slider EQ and tweak the preset ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 13:12
double pinch and hold gesture is not very intuitive or should I say natural as compared to say the sliding touch gesture on the OnePlus Buzz 3 which is just way easier to use and it just makes sense ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 4:50
hearing test feature doesn't work when connected via ldac ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 5:52
maybe adding volume controls on these stems that would be nice to have ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 10:44
Nothing X app lacks advanced features like equalizer or hearing test found in the Nothing Ear (2) ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 4:37
can get annoying when controls demand multiple pinches, harder to skip song while running compared to tapping ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 1:56
you aren't getting that "Personal Sound Profile" feature like you're getting in the Nothing Ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 3:31
these should also have advanced EQ and customized sound profiles ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 8:39
game mode and chat gbt integration only work with the Nothing phone ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 9:12
with a nothing E and EA you need to be using both ebots to control everything. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 5:02
double pinch for volume control unreliable ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 5:32
pinch controls divisive, fiddly when jogging ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 7:41
On Demand with voice only available with Nothing phones ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 4:58
You are a bit limited in customizing controls; the single press is locked to play pause, the double and triple press is only going to be for track control or voice assistant, the long hold can be used for noise cancelling control, volume, or voice assistant. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 4:06
You don't get the advanced EQ on the EA though, you also don't get the personalized sound profile that's only on the E and the E2 ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 8:34
faulty ear detection ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 6:03
nothing should have added sort of you know swipe controls on the stem itself that would have been really really better ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 2:18
no GPS-based location finder like Apple's ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 6:55
no true location tracking ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 10:06
no control center access for battery percentage ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 5:53
audible feedback in your ear for things like notifications or when changing between anc and transparency is not great ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 3:14
Chat GPT integration is only available on nothing phones ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 2:37
Mis inputs with squeeze controls ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 2:56
if you want to change the volume levels and if you have a double pinch and hold option that doesn't feel very intuitive ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 2:14
notifications are like a high-pitch clanging noise like someone hitting a glass mason jar ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 3:24
you don’t get the AdvancedEQ or Personalised Sound Profile on the Ear(a) that was present in the Ear(2) which is a bit sad ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 2:47
isn't an easy intuitive way to control volume like you can on a lot of earbuds with like a swipe up or a swipe down on the stem ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 6:56
squeeze controls are not as responsive as something like airpods pros ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 3:03
squeeze controls need refining ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 2:53

Sound Quality (27)

right out of the box, I did find the trebles to be just a little bit too aggressive for my taste. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 4:57
base doesn't shake, it's not going to rumble the room ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:26
slightly inferior earbuds driver material with a slightly less beefier chipset, which does result in a slightly less natural sound profile ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 9:00
Overall, there is a somewhat more artificial or slightly "tinny" sound in the Nothing Ear (a) ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 5:12
not the kind of headset or earphones that you'd get if you're on an audio file ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 1:47
drawback in sound quality while the nothing ear has exceptional sound quality the ear a is only average ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:59
I found it slightly overprocessed uh to my liking ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 6:22
has a pretty steep rollof in the high frequencies ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:11
earbuds play the sound of a woman whispering in your ear which is a little bit strange ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:36
out of the box it's very basic ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 11:12
by default the sound signature is slightly dark and closed ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 5:03
the high itself is so mediocre I wouldn't bother using them ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 7:15
wasn't Blown Away by the sound quality of the ear a I found it good enough ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 3:52
plastic diaphragm drivers of the nothing ear a don't have the same amount of clarity as the ceramic diaphragm drivers on the nothing ear ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 4:01
the sound profile right out of the box failed to impress me ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:34
Moderate sound quality, not mind-blowing ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:41
sound here is good but is it actually the best no ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 3:10
treble has a touch of underemphasis, dulling sharpness in vocals ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 2:55
The stock tuning you get on EA has pretty boomy bass, nice clear mids, but the trouble is a bit lacking ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 12:51
on these buds are set to very bass-heavy by default ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:42
I find myself wanting more pronounced Bass from ear a ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:18
the bass unnecessarily kicks in. Which could be slightly, unpleasant ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 2:14
I still found the buds to be bass heavy ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:52
These won’t blow your mind if you're an audiophile that’s been exposed to super high-end headphones before ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 4:39
high-end boost to be a little too much ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 8:48
with the ear twos sort of the Special Sauce was in the highs there was a lot of Sparkle going on in the highs it felt pretty crisp and detailed whereas on these newer buds I'd say the highs are sort of a little more recessed ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 3:35
the ceramic material on the ear leads to a noticeably crisper sound that is a little bit more detailed you'll notice it in the vocals basically any track uh where you're paying attention to the instrument separation it's just a little bit clear on the nothing ear versus the ear ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 5:34

Design and Style (21)

Design suffers visually due to late entry into the market ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 3:34
Doesn't look like a cohesive product ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 4:11
Not blown away by the design ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 2:30
Doesn't fade into the background ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 4:03
Asymmetrical case design ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 4:24
Disenchanted by the execution of the transparent design ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 2:35
Questionable design ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 12:28
Yellow color has garnered mixed reactions ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 0:47
you can't onand this just like you can with the airpods pro you can't you've got to sort of use both hands to open the case and because the base of the case is a little inser it can be a little hard to get a grip on one side to open it up so it's a little bit fiddly to open up ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 1:32
the airpod pro shape really isn't my kind of style ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 3:41
shape looks a lot like Apple airpods Pro ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 1:23
The departure from nothing's usual aesthetic left me unenthusiastic about choosing these over the ear 2 or ear stick regardless of the bud sound quality ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:18
lack of third-party case options ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:56
The design of the case just gave me the impression that it was tailored to snuggly fit into like a box perhaps resembling the shape of a foam box cut out to possibly include ear a in a future phone bundle of sorts ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:06
I just prefer the case for the ear and the other previous ear products especially ear stick in comparison to this case that was included with the nothing ear a ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:46
I just really don't like the case on the ear a and just the overall sound quality to me is much better ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 6:19
feels like a step backwards in terms of design ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 1:44
looking at these on my desk I just felt like it was an unfinished product ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:30
case design looks less interesting, not as transparent and honestly, seems like there’s less attention to detail in terms of looks ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 1:46
square shape makes it impossible to fit these in the fifth pocket of your jeans ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 4:22
case is see-through which makes it a fingerprint magnet ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 4:19

Battery Life (18)

inability to actually recharge the charging case itself via a wireless charger. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 7:23
no wireless charging for charging up the charging cases itself ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 9:10
no wireless charging support ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:54
you don't have wireless charging you only get USBC charging ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 1:32
does not have wireless charging which the ear one the OG had at a lower price ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 1:38
No wireless charging ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 5:26
with noise cancellation you'll get about 4 and 1/2 hours which is fair I think ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 2:55
you don't get wireless charging in the ER a ▶ New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? @ 4:24
lack an auto off battery saver ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:50
A major complaint a lot of people had about the E2 was the low earbud battery. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 2:03
Still not amazing battery life ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 2:28
This isn't the largest battery in this price range ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 3:49
battery life where the competition has a bit of a leg up offering longer battery life ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 1:48
dual connectivity affects battery life ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 3:56
missing wireless charging ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 2:10
do not support wireless charging ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 7:39
the ear a feels slightly more Hollow and that's because they don't have wireless charging coils on the bottom so you will have to plug these in the old-fashioned way ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 1:18
if you do have ldac turned on and you're streaming over ldac your battery life is going to take a hit ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 8:49

Connectivity and Stability (15)

low lag mode also didn't seem to sort the issue out that much ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 16:09
the low lag mode because it's 120 Ms and it's not really good ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 6:54
wish it had was a gaming mode or low latency setting ▶ Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review @ 4:12
I did experience that when using the nothing ear a while paired to my iPhone and walking around some busy downtown streets ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 2:08
high latency with all codecs tested, causing lip sync issues when watching videos, even with low lag mode ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 3:38
the lag is noticeable, definitely on the higher side for earbuds ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 16:02
Occasional connection interruptions in busy areas ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 3:12
lack quick pairing with Apple ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 3:31
not directly integrated with iPhone ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 5:51
the pairing button blended into seamlessly making it initially unclear how to connect the buds ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 1:50
In Low Lag mode, the latency is 120ms, which is not the best in the segment ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 1:17
Dual Connection issue where the Ear (a) didn’t know which media to prioritize and would have some weird stutters ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 3:29
swapping between devices is not seamless ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 4:01
you have to manually stop whatever you're doing so you can start on the other source ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 4:11
manual pairing with iPhones ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 4:56

Build Quality and Durability (13)

the transparent plastic hadn't scratched up in my time with it but the moment we started taking b-rolls it scratched up a lot ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 2:49
bubble-shaped charging case that isn't as durable ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? @ 0:52
the case is very glossy so you will get fingerprints on it ▶ NOTHING Ear Review 2024 @ 2:01
Charging case only has IPX2 rating ▶ Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? @ 1:33
plastic case so it scratches pretty easily and yeah it is also fairly slippery ▶ Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? @ 1:47
The EA only gives you an ipx2 rating so no dust resistance ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 3:00
drivers in the Ear (a) are made out of a PMI and TPU material which can be considered a step down from the more premium ceramic material that the drivers are made out of in the Nothing Ears ▶ Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? @ 1:32
matte, arguably cheaper feeling shell ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 1:07
hinge also feels sturdy it doesn't match the premium feel of say the ear 2 hinge ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 2:00
scratches easily ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 2:53
the lid still moves a bit when the TWS is closed. Just like the previous Nothing Earbuds. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 0:56
noise cancellation is ok, but not on par with airpods pros, no wireless charging, chat GPT integration only for Nothing phones, manual iPhone pairing, case a bit tricky to open one-handed ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 8:12
they feel slightly more solid than the ear A's ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 1:37

Call Quality (10)

Microphone can be echoey compared to Airpods ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 11:23
if there's voices in the background those do come across a little bit ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 10:12
you don't sound very natural ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 10:06
microphone sounds very digitized ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 10:01
microphone is okay but lacks body and is bright ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 6:17
First, you still can't mute your microphone using the controls when you're on a phone call. ▶ NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds @ 6:48
microphone sounded horrendous when recorded on desktop PC using OBS ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 5:51
sound of your own voice isn't Amplified by any type of side tone ▶ The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review @ 2:54
built-in microphones are nowhere near as good as using a proper microphone ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 6:18
mic definitely sounds worse in a loud, noisy outdoor environment ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 5:03

Value for Money (8)

Dislike of the marketing hype and launch strategy ▶ Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. @ 11:38
marketing BS ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 5:51
mediocre in terms of sound quality, noise cancelling, transparency, mic quality ▶ This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Re @ 17:07
not going to be better than the the airpod pro second generation ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will @ 3:04
I was honestly very confused as to where these might fall in nothing's lineup given cmf is supposed to be the more budget friendly brand ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:37
awkward pricing close to the higher-end model ▶ Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Ear @ 0:08
if you ask me if it's as good as the airpods pro or the Sony W f000 xm5 then I would say no but it gets 90 to 95% there ▶ Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! @ 1:25
But they are 8,000 rupees! That’s a lot of money. ▶ Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? @ 4:26

Comfort and Fit (6)

can dislodge in-ear fit slightly if you don't take extra care ▶ Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Q @ 2:09
personally I find the comfort and feel of ear 1 and ear 2 to be more of my liking than ear a ▶ Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! @ 3:10
may slip for some users ▶ Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A @ 3:20
the fits I have the same issue with the airpods pro second gen uh they don't have any stability bands or ear fins ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 10:05
difficult to get an absolutely perfect seal with the earbud ▶ The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review @ 1:26
keeping them in my ears is fine when I'm you know not moving around but as soon as I start talking or just doing any sort of exercise getting sweat in them they sort of just start slipping out of my ears ▶ Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! @ 10:13

Review sources

This is NOT right. Noise Cancelling Tested! Nothing Ear A Review by WhatsNew — 22 pros, 20 cons
Nothing Ear 1 Review - The Problem with Hype. by Mrwhosetheboss — 29 pros, 12 cons
Buy THESE Instead of AirPods Pros. Nothing Ear A by Supreme Value — 25 pros, 14 cons
The insane value of the Nothing Ear earbuds - FULL review by John Scott — 27 pros, 12 cons
Nothing Ear (a) - Looks Great, But How Does It Sound? by Techsquare — 25 pros, 7 cons
The Best Mid-Priced Wireless Earbuds? NOTHING Ear (a) Review by Tom Holling — 17 pros, 15 cons
Nothing Ear (a) Review: Cutting Too Many Corners? by SoundGuys — 20 pros, 10 cons
Nothing Ear Truly Wireless Review – Clear Choice for Sound Quality? by RTINGS com Audio — 18 pros, 12 cons
Nothing Ear (a) 1-Month Review: WAY Better! Best $99 ANC Earbuds? by Ho Young Won — 22 pros, 8 cons
Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade! by Joshua Chang — 20 pros, 9 cons
NEW! Nothing Ear & Ear (a) 🔥 RANKED against 19 Earbuds by Picky Audio — 17 pros, 11 cons
Nothing Ear (a) Review with Sound Test (These Earbuds Will Surprise You) by Mark Franks Tech Reviews — 24 pros, 3 cons
Nothing Ear (a) REVIEW - Too Good to be TRUE? by Brian MacDuff — 17 pros, 9 cons
Nothing Ear (a) Review: Should You Buy? by Beebom — 18 pros, 8 cons
Nothing Ear (a): Better than OnePlus Buds 3? by Sillycorns — 20 pros, 5 cons
Nothing Ear Review - For the Audiophiles! by Trakin Tech English — 17 pros, 7 cons
NOTHING Ear Review 2024 by Fredo Heavy — 18 pros, 5 cons
Nothing Ear (a) & Nothing Ear Review! by Drew Lipps — 11 pros, 12 cons
Hype o Hayop? Nothing Ear (1) Quick Review by Unbox PH — 16 pros, 6 cons
New Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) Review Any Good ? by iGyaan — 10 pros, 3 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nothing Ear (a) worth buying?

Based on 20 independent YouTube reviews, the Nothing Ear (a) scores 3.7/5 with 393 positive and 188 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #62 in the True Wireless Earbuds category.

What do reviewers like most about the Nothing Ear (a)?

The most praised aspects are sound quality, controls and features, noise cancellation — Sound Quality (65 mentions), Controls and Features (62 mentions), Noise Cancellation (47 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Nothing Ear (a)?

Reviewers most frequently criticize noise cancellation, controls and features — Noise Cancellation (35 mentions), Controls and Features (35 mentions).

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