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Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds combine a powerful 11mm driver with advanced 45dB hybrid active noise cancellation and 6-mic Clear Voice Technology for superior sound and call clarity. With up to 42.5 hours of playback, fast charging, dual-device connectivity, and adaptive ANC, these earbuds are engineered for the modern professional seeking immersive audio and seamless multitasking.










| ASIN | B0CXPR5412 |
| Additional Features | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation |
| Age Range Description | All |
| Antenna Location | Calling, Exercising, Gaming, Running |
| Audio Driver Size | 11 millimeters |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Latency | 11 milliseconds |
| Battery Average Life | 42.5 hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 2 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,321 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #149 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Brand | Nothing |
| Brand Name | Nothing |
| Built-In Media | Charging Case, Eartip, Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, Type-C Cable, User Manual |
| Cable Features | Without Cable |
| Carrying Case Color | Black |
| Carrying Case Height | 2.2 centimeters |
| Carrying Case Length | 6.3 centimeters |
| Carrying Case Weight | 47.6 g |
| Carrying Case Width | 4.7 centimeters |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones,Laptops |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Media Control |
| Controller Type | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Rigid" or "Semi-Rigid |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 8,590 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Bud |
| Enclosure Material | Polyetherimide (PMI) + Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) |
| External Testing Certification | nao aplicavel |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Frequency Range | 5000 Hz |
| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
| Headphone Jack | No Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Impedance | 32 ohm |
| Item Weight | 50 g |
| Manufacturer | Nothing |
| Model Name | Nothing Ear (a) |
| Model Number | NOTHING Ear (a) |
| Noise Control | Adaptive Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 45 db |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Professional |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Theme | Audio |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
E**S
Great Bluetooth Earphones, My Favorites So far!
Great Bluetooth earphones! If you are looking for comfortable fit, great sound quality, and good mic for calls this is the pair for you. I have had my eyes on these earphones for a while and bought them when they were one sale. Totally worth it! The quality of these are great. They sound great right out of the box, hardly had to mess with any of the EQ settings in the app. So it was surprising just how well everything sounded once I started using them. More Thoughts: I'm not a professional audio reviewer or hardcore audiophile, so this is just coming from an high quality audio enjoyer. I will also have some comparisons to the Jabra Elite 7 Pros that I've used. Sound Quality: I really love the sound of the Nothing Earphones, music sounds bass-y and punchy, if you listen to rock or music with a deeper or more intense sound, these handle that great. I listen to a lot of different genres and all of them sound really clear and balanced without touching the EQ settings. I haven't messed with them a lot myself but you have a couple presets and the ability to set your own. Personally I haven't felt the need to since the sound is so high quality and clear to start with. If you like to listen to your music loud they handle them easily without making your ears or head hurt. Definitely my favorite sounding pair of earphones I have experienced. Mic quality: I used a pair of Jabra Elite 7 Pros for over 2 years as my daily earphones for music and videos that were priced at $140 USD when I first purchased them that were great but after two years they needed an upgrade. A complaint I always had with the Jabras was the mic quality for calls, my voice was always too low or muffled, but with the Nothing earphones my voice is so much clearer and I have even had people comment how loud I sound using them! So they are great for calls. On the receiving end voice you are are really clear with hardly any background noise coming through. ANC (Active Noise Canceling): The ANC on the Nothing Earphones are fantastic. In the app there are a few different options: low, medium, high, and adaptive. The default is high, and it makes it feel like you are in your own world. Once you are playing music or a video almost all the outside noise disappears. I work in an office at a marine so sometimes voices or heavy machinery comes through but at such a low volume you hardly register it. Though I might have to give the edge to my Jabras with just how much more consistent the ANC is on them especially when you have a good fit. Great ANC but not best out there. Transparency: The transparency mode is not as good as the Jabra, I find that any music you may be playing can drown out any noise or voices you want to come through. It, in my opinion, doesn't let enough sounds through when you are at medium volume or louder especially if you find yourself talking a lot with them in. So if what you are playing isn't too loud its fine. Controls/Buttons: The buttons on the stems of the earphones function off of pinches, it is not your typical press or touch buttons. It takes a bit to get used to especially if you are used to a tactile press button like on Jabra products. But the accuracy of the pinches/controls is great. I haven't had it do something I didn't intended. Also the range of custom options for the buttons is great with you being able to change them to whatever scheme you want. The only thing you can't change is the Play/pause button. But I was happy to be able to change the buttons functions to what I needed them to be, which a bit more than I could say for the Jabras. Fit: The ear tips that the Nothing earphones come with are very comfortable and fit really nicely. I typically use the smallest tips that an earphone comes with, anything bigger usually falls out or pushes itself out of my ear, but the medium size that comes on them fit surprisingly great for me. I did switch to the smaller ones for comfort but I can't complain about the larger size. You get three sizes with these earphones: small, medium, and large. The material feels really nice in the ear as well. And the overall shape of the earphones feels great in the ear, just sits comfortable inside, sometimes I can forget they are even there, and the stems are no bother. Battery/Charging: The case and the earphones charge really fast and the indicator light on the case is nice way to tell the charge level. They come with a very short usb-c to usb-c cable that charges the case so quickly, especially with the right adapter. Charge much faster than the Jabra case and earphones. The battery life on the Nothing earphones is pretty great for 8 hour work days. And the case charge lasts me an entire week or more. If you are using the ANC or Transparency modes it does tank the life quite a bit, as with most earphones. The most I have had them last while using ANC on High nonstop is about 5 hours, which to me is pretty good. And once you put them in the case to charge you can definitely get an entire day out of them using ANC. Without ANC you can go through most of a day, maybe 10-12 hours or more of use. My jabras perform quite identically but the charge on them doesn't last as long after in the case for 10 minutes. Conclusion: There are probably things I've missed or things other people notice, but to the average person these earphones come at a great price and provide you with insanely great quality across the board. The mic alone makes this a worth while purchase. But the sound is smooth, crispy, and clear when you need it to be. My favorite set of earphones I've bought myself so far. They are definitely my go to daily drivers.
J**H
Quality / Price Combo Can't Be Beat
I went through two sets of Samsung Buds before finding these. Excellent sound and noise cancelling for the money. Great battery life. They don't have the same swipe controls that Samsung Buds have, but they do have start/stop by squeezing the bud. It's odd, but the bottom of the case is so smooth that it has a bit of "stick" when lifting it off flat surfaces. Makes it feel magnetic and it's very satisfying.
I**A
Definition of 4 stars. Awkward middle point offering.
The Definition of a 4 star earbud Im going to compare to the cmf buds pro 2 and the nothing ear, so basically the next option up in price and down in price. The pros? They sound great- bass heavy, but way better than most other anc buds at this price point- and i think they have a stand out aeathetic. Recommend downloading a third party eq app, as the eq options on nothings app are practically non existent. Also they fit great and basically cant be shaken out. Beware if you have smaller ears though. The average? ANC is mediocre. It will help you focus on music, however you will still be able to hear just about everything if you focus on it. transparency mode is there, but i still have to turn music down or pause it to have a conversation with the nothing ear a in. battery life leaves something to be desired if you plan to use them for a long time consecutively but otherwise the case will provide many quick recharges. The bad? pinch controls are inconsistent and most of the time fail to do what you want, and the timing windows on multi press inputs are very specific. Youll newd to pinch them in a very specific way and in a very specific location for them to register at all. The case is some what hard to get open, theres really no lip or anything to get purchase of the top to pry it open easier. Compared to the cmf buds pro 2, the cmf buds sound a bit warmer, however the active noise canceling seems better, transparency mode is way more functional, and the case on those has a fun clicky scroll wheel that can be mapped to a function. compared to the nothing ears, those are going to sound a bit better with their ceramic drivers, have better microphone, have better ANC, have better equalizer settings, and a different style of case. Do i think you should get these? If you value audio quality, and don't find the mediocre feature set to off-putting, these are a very solid option at their price point, I got them for $60 on Cyber Monday. personally, I would rather avoid buying a couple Sandwich combos and spend a bit more on the nothing ear or the better tuned nothing ear 2 if you can find those.
J**E
Great budget earbuds
I bought these to replace my old Samsung FE buds that are on their last legs and to complete my Nothing/CMF ecosystem. These sound miles better than those buds and are very bassy. If the bass is too much for you, you can easily adjust it in the Nothing X app. The noise cancellation is top tier considering the price. Even with the feature turned off it still creates a seal that blocks slight noise. Physical design of the case is like nothing out there. Very slim form factor that doesn't bulge in pockets or bags. It is a little tricky to place the buds into the case however, but you'll get used to it. The buds themselves were uncomfortable to wear in the beginning, but after experimenting with different ear tips and placements, they become somewhat comfortable. The buds use pinch controls on the stem. The controls are easy to use and can be customized to an extent in the app. The battery life is just ok. Only lasts a few hours with NC on and double that with it off. Look elsewhere if you want to use for long sessions. Other than my concerns with comfortablility and battery life, these are some of the best budget earbuds you can get, priced at $60 when I bought them.
E**.
After years of searching, my perfect ear bud has been found...
It's extremely rare that I give out a 5 star review for a tech product of any kind, but I honestly, trying to nitpick these would be reaching. Like. My only gripe is I wish the little charging case had a small hole on it to loop a Keychain through for easier carrying. Beyond that, these are the best earbuds I've personally owned. Let me put it in perspective with a breakdown of the issues I've had with ear buds over the years: I have sensory issues and am extremely sensitive to pressure on my ears/head. I can't wear over ear headphones without getting headaches. Ear buds I can tolerate much better but I have spent over a decade trying to find an ear bud that didn't just start slipping out of my ear or that wouldn't make my ears sore over time. My ears canal isn't exceptionally tiny but my outer ear is quite small and most ear buds simply didn't work. They were the wrong shape or just too large to fit in the ear opening and stay put unless I crammed them into my ear canal. But that doesn't work long term. Inevitably, I had to push the earbud back into place. Back in the days of wired buds this was a tolerable inconvenience. I was fine with that. I rocked the first Gen Bluetooth Bose ear buds, the ones connected by a wire to each other, for a couple years and they were tolerable but still constantly popped out of my ears. When true wireless came out having to adjust and push ear buds back in my ears became an intolerable frustration. I was constantly tripping the touch controls no matter how careful I was, and when you have to push earbuds back into place ever 15 to 20 minutes and you're pausing your music or accidentally hanging up on a call, it makes the buds feel pointless to have. I've tried pixel buds, JBL, skull candy, beats, Sony, JLab, on and on and none of them ever fit right. They were all slipping out no matter what I did and they inevitable made my ears hurt within an hour of wear. These don't do that. I can run on the treadmill, clean my house, do yoga, dance around, act a fool and these buds stay in place comfortably for hours. If I do need to make a minor readjustment, the physical click button on the stem means I don't accidentally pause my music or audio book anymore, and when I need to, it's a reliable, easy single click on the stem to adjust the noise canceling or pause my audio. The fact that the button is a physical one and has a nice little click to it is so satisfying. I miss fiddly technology. Stuff with buttons and dials. In a world full of Everything is Touch Navigated Now, a single clickable button is such a nice return to form. The form factor of these buds is lightweight, comfortable, and for the first time ever I don't feel like I'm fighting my headphones. The next thing is sound quality. I am kind of picky about sound quality and clarity. These things sound amazing. The equalizer that you can use in the app makes tweaking them to exactly what I want so easy. On top of that, the ANC has its own adjustability to filter high, mid, or low frequency noise, as well as an adaptive setting to suit my needs for any environment. The transparency mode isn't full of that scratchy noise I have come to expect from earbuds. It's crisp and clear with a very subtly, soft white noise that is actually pretty great for when I just need to combat my tinnitus but stay aware of my kiddo running around. The app has a lot of great features, including a find my buds feature if you should lose track of one or both of them, and that's minor gripe number 2. It'd be great if there was a find my buds feature for the charging case itself in case I misplace the whole thing, but having some kind of device location at all is still nice and not a necessity, just a perk. These headphones charge quickly and I've honestly never been in a situation where the headphones have died on me when I've been using them. The battery life is solid I've used them with ANC on for 3 to 4 hours at a time. The app gives you a readout of the individual batter life of each headphone so you know at a glance when you're getting low, but I've yet to have them dip below 25% during heavy use. The case charges by usb c, which is nice. It charges pretty quickly, too. I liked these so much I bought a pair for my girlfriend who is equally sensitive and has had the same issues as I have with ear buds in the past. She lives in noise canceling buds to help her focus and avoid overstimulation and she too, agrees that these are so comfortable and fit so well that she forgets they're in sometimes. All in all, I've never had any issues with connectivity or sound quality, they sound great, fit great, have great features, and at under $100 they are a great deal. My Samsung buds cost twice that and I hated them. These are excellent. Absolutely recommend.
M**L
Great buds but plagued with terrible battery life
TLDR At the bottom. These buds have great sound quality, however you do need their app to adjust settings. They also feature ANC and quick toggles by pressing the right earbud. Buds can be used independently or together, and have dual-connection features that work well for an office setting. They mention LDAC and Hi Res support, and while they do technically support that, there is not enough bass to really appreciate those features. EDIT - There seems to be a connection issue where they will constantly skip like an old cd. Really jarring and annoying. The case is small and compact, but is a scratch haven. Even just sitting on my desk 90% of the time, the case is pretty banged up. It also loves to smudge up. The yellow and clear color looks great and is a fun splash in an otherwise dull market for color. The case does charge pretty quick, and it tends to hold charge well over periods of non-use. I've even used these at gym and they held their own. My main complaint with these buds is that the battery doesn't even last until noon anymore. ANC is typically off as it drains within 2 hours. I tend to use one bud at a time, and even with ANC/Hi res off, I find myself throwing them in the case or switching buds around 10/11am or even earlier. There also seems to be an issue that if the right bud is in the case, and you're using the left one, it fails to charge the right one properly and still treats it as on. This leaves me with no buds for at least half an hour so they can properly charge. Case and contacts are all clean, and it shows them as charging...it is just very very slow. I have only had these since the start of 2026, and for them to already be at this low of battery life seems concerning. When I first purchased them they lasted most of the day without issue. TLDR; Sounds quality is great, and ANC is good for the price. The battery life is just horrendous and will more than likely continue to decline with average use. If I had to buy again I would consider, but only if the life improved.
S**A
Sleek, sexy, super sound and an absolute must in my
Absolutely gorgeous looking. Wonderful sound for the price. Decent ANC, great mids and punchy bass. Not so great for treble but you can’t get everything at this price range. Super small case, sleek design, very good control scheme, and absolutely amazing app. Honestly I can’t be bothered to write a review most of the time, but I love these and I wanted to share this with you. Still only a day old under my care but to me they’re worth every penny.
F**O
Nothing Ear (a) Review: Balanced Sound, Excellent Comfort, and Natural Transparency
The Nothing Ear (a) are excellent upper mid-range earbuds. I purchased the black version, which looks very sleek and minimalist. They offer a very well-balanced sound, and they are also very comfortable and lightweight, which makes them great for long listening sessions. Another strong point is the companion app, which is simple, intuitive, and easy to use. The connectivity with iPhone was also very easy thanks to the app, and the setup process was quick and straightforward. Although their Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is not as strong as some other options on the market, such as the Skullcandy Indy ANC, Galaxy Buds FE, or CMF Buds 2 Pro, this is not really an issue for me. My ears are quite sensitive, so I actually appreciate that the ANC isn’t overly aggressive. Their comfort, combined with how natural the transparency mode sounds, sometimes even makes me forget that I’m wearing them. In fact, the transparency mode is one of the best I’ve tried, even when compared to the AirPods Pro. It sounds very natural and lets you stay aware of your surroundings without the audio feeling artificial. Another thing I like is the fit. The earbuds stay secure in my ears, and they don’t fall out even when I’m running. As for the bass, it is solid and present. It doesn’t stand out like some high-end earbuds, but for a mid-range product it performs very well. Overall, the Nothing Ear (a) deliver a very complete experience. Rating: 8.7/10
A**R
Good quality for the price
Love the sound. I lost my Nothing earpiece and got this as a replacement. Will definitely recommend.
S**.
Great buy
Update: Unfortunately, after a year of daily usage, they no longer hold a charge. If I can get 30 minutes of use out of them, I am lucky. I can no longer recommend them. Even if the price was affordable, having to buy a new pair every year makes them more expensive. I will invest on a more expensive pair that will last longer for my next pair of earbuds. Easy to pair. Works on dual devices. Last roughly 5 to 6 hours with anc on and extra bass going. Charges pretty guickly. 15 minutes will get you 2 hours. 30 to 40 for a full charge. Very comfortable in the ear when working or walking, but not while doing any sports. They fall off. Mic and sound are great. Loudish bass if you like this sort of thing. Anc is great. Manages to shut the guy up next desk over while doing teams call.
D**E
Fantastic Price for Fantastic Ear Buds
2 weeks in... Was very skeptical about buying these. Now I am no audiophile, but I do love music of all descriptions. I was tossing up very much between high end, high price tag headphones and the reviews were very mixed about these headphones. I am comparing these to previous buds Marshall Minor 3, Samsung Buds (original) and Sony XM3 buds. I have to say these probably exceed all of them. Very punchy bass, like surprisingly powerful for buds! It might be too much for some at standard settings but easily corrected in the EQ. I like the fact that if I want bass it's definitely an option. They look great, sounds great, App is really nice and refined and the price tag was great. The ANC is decent enough that at about 70-80% phone volume and ANC on high I can drown out my Gyms rubbish music which was important. Fit is comfortable, nice and light and have not had them pop out with vigorous runs on the treadmill. All in all I think it'd be hard to get better buds at this price
M**R
Amazing
I dropped one of the earbuds in a boiling mop bucket with bleach. Too hot to retrieve, so they stayed in there until I dumped the water out. Dried them out on the window sill. They still work! Respect level up to 10.
B**L
Très bon rapport qualité/prix - très bon son, très bonnes basses - confort au top
J'ai craqué sur ces écouteurs suite à la lecture d'un comparatif les classant comme concurrent direct des airpods et autres écouteurs haut de gamme. Et pour 85€ je ne suis clairement pas déçu. Ce sont de très très bons écouteurs. Le son est clair et précis tant dans les aigus que les médium et des basses sont ... assez magnifiques. Je les ais comparé à mes marshall major III, mes Jabra Evolve2 85 et mes Genki Waveform. Et de constater qu'ils ont la meilleure clarté de son. Je redécouvre mes musiques habituelles et me rend compte que les basses peuvent être mélodieuses !!! Le test de "Bohemian Rhapsody" est sans appel. La réduction active de bruit fonctionne relativement bien. Elle est moins efficace que mes écouteurs Jabra Evolve2 85 (écouteurs circum-aural) mais c'est normal lié à leur design supra-aural. Et on parle de Jabra, un des meilleurs au niveau réduction active de bruit. Le mode transparence est également un poil moins performant que mes Jabra (pareil due à leur design et aux 10 superbes micros de Jabra qui permettent une clarté des voix et de la réduction de bruit... ). Et ce ne sont pas des intra-aural mais bien des supra-aural. Ils sont confortables, se posent bien dans le creux de l'oreille et tiennent bien en place. J'avais un peut peur qu'ils puissent glisser pendant les mouvements et en fait non ils tiennent bien, longtemps et sans gène (même en machant des chewing gums !!!) Quand au design j'adore. Tout en transparence et en simplicité. Comme toute la gamme Nothing (je les ais pris en blanc). et la boite tient dans la poche à gousset des jeans !!! Je les ai toujours sur moi ! Que du positif : Clairement des écouteurs premium à pris moyen de gamme.
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