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product_id: 484676587
title: "Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black"
brand: "nothing"
price: "R4402"
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reviews_count: 8
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# Active Noise Cancelling with 3 mics 11.6mm dynamic driver for crisp sound 5.7h playback + 34h with charging case Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black

**Brand:** nothing
**Price:** R4402
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game — silence the noise, own the moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black by nothing
- **How much does it cost?** R4402 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/484676587-nothing-ear-1-wireless-earbuds-anc-active-noise-cancelling-black)

## Best For

- nothing enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nothing brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Level Noise Control:** Seamlessly switch between deep Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode to control your soundscape wherever you go.
- • **Immersive Sound Precision:** Experience rich, detailed audio with an 11.6mm graphene diaphragm dynamic driver that delivers clarity and punch for every beat.
- • **All-Day Power & Fast Recharge:** Stay unplugged longer with up to 5.7 hours per charge and a compact case offering 34 hours total plus 10-minute quick charge for 8 hours of playback.
- • **Ergonomic Featherlight Comfort:** Weighing just 4.7g each, these earbuds mold perfectly to your ear with pressure-relief vents and three silicone tip sizes for a secure, all-day fit.
- • **Seamless Connectivity & Clear Calls:** Bluetooth 5.2 ensures stable, low-latency connection with Clear Voice tech and triple mics for crystal-clear calls even in noisy environments.

## Overview

Nothing ear (1) wireless earbuds combine cutting-edge 11.6mm dynamic drivers with advanced ANC and Transparency modes, wrapped in an ultra-light ergonomic design. Featuring Bluetooth 5.2, up to 34 hours total battery life with fast and wireless charging, and IPX4 water resistance, these earbuds deliver premium sound clarity and call quality tailored for the modern professional on the move.

## Description

Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black : desertcart.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Review: Best earbuds I’ve had - My posh earbuds! I use these for traveling and around the house. The sound quality is superb, the app also lets you adjust the sound to your ear for the best performance. They have an amazing noice cancellation setting! So if you’re in a noisy environment you won’t hear a thing going off around you. They charge super fast and the case itself is a charger so you get multiple uses out of them! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great set of earbuds for a great price!
Review: After the updates...genuinely great value for money! - These earbuds were massively, massively over-hyped before launch. So when they came out (and had a few bugs / didn't match that hype) the reviews were naturally disappointing. But months later (and some software updates later) I decided to test them fully and review them from a neutral perspective, to see how they 'really' compare to the competition and...I was pleasantly surprised. Are these on the level of the flagships from Sony/Bose etc? No. And the hype suggested they would be. But are they amazing value for money at £100? Absolutely. I reviewed these on YouTube as part of a 'best earbuds under $100' video, and they performed really well. Since I bought them on here I decided to share with you all the review and also the clip from that video featuring the ear(1)s. So that's what the video is and below is the written form of the review in case you'd rather read instead: [Review below]: What the tech world has reached a consensus on is the design, with many (including myself) calling these the best looking earbuds on the market. This transparent design looks awesome - the craftsmanship is second to none, and I personally love this minimal design that, as they say, highlights the beauty of tech. It’s not just for the earbuds, but the charging case too…and I think these look especially good in this new black colour. You’re not gonna be mistaking this unique design for any other earbuds. The touch controls here are great, they’re responsive and the contact area is surprisingly wide. They’re one of only a few earbuds to support a swipe gesture for volume - and this time…it actually works. I had close control over each volume increment, and the glossy outer surface meant I could swipe without knocking these from my ears (though this is still possible if you aren’t careful). These also have wearing detection and customisation in the app - so the controls are almost perfect. But customisation is limited and there’s sadly no single tap option. Comfort is another thing they’ve nailed, I’m talking…forget you’re wearing them, kind of comfortable. They’re lightweight and form a gentle seal in the ear, so I can easily wear these all day. I can just about run with them as well, and they have IPX4 protection, but I wouldn’t trust them to stay in place for most other workouts. The gentle seal means the passive noise isolation isn’t amazing, even with the larger eartips. However the active noise cancellation was surprisingly good. Obviously it’s not flagship level performance, but you can clearly hear the reduction in noise turning this on. The transparency mode though, is very good, clearly amplifying your surroundings. There’s still a bug here though where there’s a faint hiss that seems to fade in and out sometimes in transparency mode. Inaudible with music playing, but still a bug - so for all the firmware update improvements we’ve seen since their launch, that minor annoyance still exists. The main improvements have been to connectivity, these are now very reliable, offer single earbud use, fast pairing and show no noticeable latency with videos. There is a dedicated low-latency mode here as well, which gamers may be interested in, but otherwise it’s not really necessary. On one day I did have one earbud randomly disconnect - but a quick power off and on with the case seemed to fix it. So maybe not 100% of the issues are fixed, but on the whole…my experience has been pretty consistent. Battery life is a big weakness though, you only get 5 hours on a single charge with up to 34 in the case. They do support wireless charging though, which is nice, and actually these are the only earbuds in this video to offer ANC, transparency, wearing detection and wireless charging - so these actually have the most complete feature set. The mic quality was really decent as well. My voice sounded really clear and the earbuds isolate my voice well from the background noise - so phone call performance was very good. As for the audio quality…it’s good, better than I expected actually. These have good clarity, are well-detailed and are leaning slightly towards a bright sound signature. The bass is tight and punchy, but I’m sure some will find this lacking. EQ options unfortunately are very limited - you’ve only got these 4 options. There’s a distinct difference with each mode, but I’d love to be able to customise this myself. The overall sound quality should be good enough to please most - but some of our other entries like Lypertek and Sennheiser’s are a step up. Having tested these throughly myself, I can understand why the initial reviews were so underwhelming. As the flagship killing phenomenon these earbuds were touted to be, sure, they leave a lot to be desired. But as a $99 pair of earbuds, as they should be viewed, they’re actually exceptional value for money. I was left genuinely shocked by just how good these turned out to be for the price.

## Features

- The purity of sound is achieved through an 11.6mm dynamic driver. In addition, Bluetooth 5.2 allows high quality connectivity so you never miss a note.
- Active noise reduction works with three high-definition microphones to let you enjoy your music, movies and podcasts in peace. When you want to get back to reality, he just has to activate the “Transparency.
- Weighing just 4.7g, each earbud offers unparalleled comfort with vents to reduce pressure inside your ear. The ergonomic design of the earbuds (1) molds to the shape of your ear and the three silicone tips of different sizes allow you to adjust them perfectly.
- Enjoy up to 5.7 hours of listening time with the headphones and up to 34 hours with the case. The compact case benefits from fast charging, 10 minutes of charging the case provides up to 8 hours of battery life, and also has wireless charging and is compatible with all Qi chargers.
- “Clear Voice” technology and three high-definition microphones, your calls will never have been so clear, crisp and precise.
- Each earbud is made of composite mesh for superior sweat and water resistance (IPX4).
- Diaphragm: Graphene.
- Note: Our design is that the ANC mode will automatically switch when the headphones are in and out of the ear. When the size of the earbud is not suitable or the headphones move during exercise, it is manifested by the phenomenon of automatic switching of noise reduction. Our company has interviewed and communicated with many users. If the user has long hair, the hair will come into contact with the touch area of the earphone, resulting in a false touch, causing the mode to change automatically.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09HC6PSQP |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, calls, sports |
| Audio Driver Size | 11.6 Millimetres |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Battery Average Life | 5.7 Hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 1E+1 minutes |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,962 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Metres |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
| Box Contents | Wireless Charging Case |
| Brand | Nothing |
| Brand Name | Nothing |
| Cable Features | Without Cable |
| Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 8 Hours |
| Carrying Case Battery Charging Time | 52 Minutes |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Material | Plastic or Aluminum |
| Carrying Case Weight | 121 Grams |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Android Devices, iOS Devices, Tablets, Laptops with Bluetooth or USB-C |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Noise Control |
| Controller Type | Wireless |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 11,678 Reviews |
| Ear placement | In Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Round |
| Enclosure Material | Silicone |
| Form factor | In Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 06974434220027 |
| Headphone Form Factor | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | USB |
| Headphone jack | USB |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Weight | 178 Grams |
| Item height | 23.7 millimetres |
| Manufacturer | Nothing |
| Model Name | Ear (1) |
| Model Number | 6974434220027 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Fast, Noise Cancellation, Water Resistant, Water resistant, Water-repellent, Waterproof |
| Series Number | 6974434220027 |
| Specific Uses For Product | music, travel |
| Style Name | Ear (1) |
| Subject Character | no subject character |
| Theme | Audio & Headphones, Consumer Electronics, Minimalist Design, Innovation |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Repellent |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nothing
- **Colour:** Transparent
- **Connectivity technology:** Wireless
- **Ear placement:** In Ear
- **Form factor:** In Ear
- **Headphone jack:** No Jack
- **Impedance:** 4 Ohms
- **Model name:** Ear (stick)
- **Noise control:** Active Noise Cancellation
- **Sensitivity:** 99 dB

## Images

![Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RIoREMk4L.jpg)
![Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gAiE0m9QL.jpg)
![Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y1gHK2p-L.jpg)
![Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DHPWCl-rL.jpg)
![Nothing ear (1) – Wireless Earbuds ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NXPTnj2iL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Model** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How good is the microphone? Can other people hear you clearly in a conversation or do they complain about background noise?**
A: I use the microphone daily for most of my calls. I take calls on the bus, train and in busy high streets and have never had an issue with background noise.

**Q: Do they come with a variety of bud sizes?**
A: It comes with the regular 3. S, M and L

**Q: Are these suitable for android**
A: They are compatible with Android 5.1 and above

**Q: I have purchased this "Nothing" ten days ago and I see no information about my order. When will it come to me?**
A: Next Friday the 22nd of augjunipernov

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best earbuds I’ve had
*by R***R on 12 November 2025*

My posh earbuds! I use these for traveling and around the house. The sound quality is superb, the app also lets you adjust the sound to your ear for the best performance. They have an amazing noice cancellation setting! So if you’re in a noisy environment you won’t hear a thing going off around you. They charge super fast and the case itself is a charger so you get multiple uses out of them! Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a great set of earbuds for a great price!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ After the updates...genuinely great value for money!
*by I***H on 1 June 2022*

These earbuds were massively, massively over-hyped before launch. So when they came out (and had a few bugs / didn't match that hype) the reviews were naturally disappointing. But months later (and some software updates later) I decided to test them fully and review them from a neutral perspective, to see how they 'really' compare to the competition and...I was pleasantly surprised. Are these on the level of the flagships from Sony/Bose etc? No. And the hype suggested they would be. But are they amazing value for money at £100? Absolutely. I reviewed these on YouTube as part of a 'best earbuds under $100' video, and they performed really well. Since I bought them on here I decided to share with you all the review and also the clip from that video featuring the ear(1)s. So that's what the video is and below is the written form of the review in case you'd rather read instead: [Review below]: What the tech world has reached a consensus on is the design, with many (including myself) calling these the best looking earbuds on the market. This transparent design looks awesome - the craftsmanship is second to none, and I personally love this minimal design that, as they say, highlights the beauty of tech. It’s not just for the earbuds, but the charging case too…and I think these look especially good in this new black colour. You’re not gonna be mistaking this unique design for any other earbuds. The touch controls here are great, they’re responsive and the contact area is surprisingly wide. They’re one of only a few earbuds to support a swipe gesture for volume - and this time…it actually works. I had close control over each volume increment, and the glossy outer surface meant I could swipe without knocking these from my ears (though this is still possible if you aren’t careful). These also have wearing detection and customisation in the app - so the controls are almost perfect. But customisation is limited and there’s sadly no single tap option. Comfort is another thing they’ve nailed, I’m talking…forget you’re wearing them, kind of comfortable. They’re lightweight and form a gentle seal in the ear, so I can easily wear these all day. I can just about run with them as well, and they have IPX4 protection, but I wouldn’t trust them to stay in place for most other workouts. The gentle seal means the passive noise isolation isn’t amazing, even with the larger eartips. However the active noise cancellation was surprisingly good. Obviously it’s not flagship level performance, but you can clearly hear the reduction in noise turning this on. The transparency mode though, is very good, clearly amplifying your surroundings. There’s still a bug here though where there’s a faint hiss that seems to fade in and out sometimes in transparency mode. Inaudible with music playing, but still a bug - so for all the firmware update improvements we’ve seen since their launch, that minor annoyance still exists. The main improvements have been to connectivity, these are now very reliable, offer single earbud use, fast pairing and show no noticeable latency with videos. There is a dedicated low-latency mode here as well, which gamers may be interested in, but otherwise it’s not really necessary. On one day I did have one earbud randomly disconnect - but a quick power off and on with the case seemed to fix it. So maybe not 100% of the issues are fixed, but on the whole…my experience has been pretty consistent. Battery life is a big weakness though, you only get 5 hours on a single charge with up to 34 in the case. They do support wireless charging though, which is nice, and actually these are the only earbuds in this video to offer ANC, transparency, wearing detection and wireless charging - so these actually have the most complete feature set. The mic quality was really decent as well. My voice sounded really clear and the earbuds isolate my voice well from the background noise - so phone call performance was very good. As for the audio quality…it’s good, better than I expected actually. These have good clarity, are well-detailed and are leaning slightly towards a bright sound signature. The bass is tight and punchy, but I’m sure some will find this lacking. EQ options unfortunately are very limited - you’ve only got these 4 options. There’s a distinct difference with each mode, but I’d love to be able to customise this myself. The overall sound quality should be good enough to please most - but some of our other entries like Lypertek and Sennheiser’s are a step up. Having tested these throughly myself, I can understand why the initial reviews were so underwhelming. As the flagship killing phenomenon these earbuds were touted to be, sure, they leave a lot to be desired. But as a $99 pair of earbuds, as they should be viewed, they’re actually exceptional value for money. I was left genuinely shocked by just how good these turned out to be for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love them, but still feels like a prototype
*by J***D on 9 December 2021*

These are really good headphones for the money. Really good. They sound amazing, fit in my ear easily and the battery life is good (not amazing). But the problem is they feel like a beta product. Occasionally.... note, occasionally, they may lose connection to my OnePlus phone or not connect properly when removed from the case. Another thing I dislike if the fact you can't buy a replacement case. If anything was to happen to my case, such as it being lost, I'd have to buy another pair. Not an issue with standard wired Bluetooth headphones. Apart from that, great product. Update: May 2022. I still love them, but still feels like a beta product. For the money, the sound is very, very good. I love the design, though wish the black version was released along with the white version. I would have gone for that, though that is.a personal design choice. The issue I have is that it when I remove both buds from the case, there is a 50/50 chance both will understand they have been removed from the cade. This lead me to have to put the one that is not responding back in the case and remove it again in the hope it understands I want it to be active. As a company that is trying to establish itself in the market, I want it to do it's best. I'm excited for it's upcoming phone, but for the fact I can't rely on it to work on time, every time, is making me feel that I should go for more established brands (a la Google Pixel Bud and a Pixel Phone). I would say, yes, these are great headphones, but it still feels like a beta. Update: October 2022 Still having connection issues to my devices. If I touch the headphones even slightly in a WhatsApp call they hang up. No software updates in a good few months. Long and short of it, I wish I went for the Pixel Buds A series. Update: January 2024 I have sold these to a popular second hand tech store and got just over £30 for them. Not bad for having them for 2 years. Honestly, I would not buy these again. It wasn't a great experience, being my first Nothing product, and although they are the first product from Nothing, the connection issues were a major factor for not keeping them.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nothing Ear Stick Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.2 Active Noise Cancellation in Headphones with 3 Microphone,29H Playtime IP54 Waterproof Bass Lock Earphones -Compatible iPhone &Android
- Geiomoo Silicone Case Compatible with Nothing Ear Stick, Protective Cover with Carabiner (Black)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*