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product_id: 622660951
title: "Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, 45dB Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Hi-Res Audio, Advanced Equaliser, Dual Connect, 6 Mics, 42.5H Playtime Ear Buds Wireless Bluetooth, Black"
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# 42.5H total playtime 45dB hybrid ANC 11mm powerful driver Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, 45dB Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Hi-Res Audio, Advanced Equaliser, Dual Connect, 6 Mics, 42.5H Playtime Ear Buds Wireless Bluetooth, Black

**Brand:** nothing
**Price:** R2431
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game—hear every detail, block every distraction.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, 45dB Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Hi-Res Audio, Advanced Equaliser, Dual Connect, 6 Mics, 42.5H Playtime Ear Buds Wireless Bluetooth, Black by nothing
- **How much does it cost?** R2431 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/622660951-ear-a-wireless-earbuds-45db-hybrid-noise-cancelling-earbuds-hi)

## Best For

- nothing enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nothing brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **All-Day Battery Freedom:** Up to 42.5 hours of playback with fast charging—10 minutes charge = 10 hours of music (ANC off).
- • **Next-Level Voice Clarity:** 6 mics with Clear Voice Tech reduce background noise by 60%, making calls feel like face-to-face conversations.
- • **Immersive Sound Powerhouse:** Custom 11mm dynamic driver delivers deep, punchy bass and crystal-clear highs for a premium audio experience.
- • **Adaptive Noise Cancellation:** Smart 45dB hybrid ANC automatically adjusts to your environment, blocking distractions so you stay in your zone.
- • **Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity:** Dual connect lets you switch instantly between phone and laptop, perfect for multitasking pros.

## Overview

Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds combine a powerful 11mm driver with advanced 45dB hybrid active noise cancellation and an impressive 42.5-hour battery life. Featuring dual-device Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 6 microphones for crystal-clear calls, and adaptive ANC that intelligently adjusts to your surroundings, these earbuds deliver premium sound and seamless multitasking for the modern professional. Fast charging and customizable controls via the Nothing X app make them a must-have for on-the-go audio enthusiasts.

## Description

Driver:Custom 11mm dynamic Diaphragm:PMI + Custom TPU Audio codec:LDAC, AAC, SBC Technology:Dynamic Bass Boost (Bass Boost in Nothing X) Tuning:Nothing Audio Certification:Hi-Res Active noise cancellation type:Hybrid ANC Depth:Up to 45dB Frequancy range:5000Hz Transparency Mode:Supported Microphone quantity:Each bud*3 mics, dual buds*6 mics Active noise cancellation technology "- Smart ANC Algorithm - Adaptive ANC" Environmental noice cancellation algorithm for calls:Clear Voice Technology Battery capacity Buds: 46mAh Case: 500mAh Battery Life:Playback with ANC off: Up to 42.5 hours with case and 9.5 hours with buds only Playback with ANC on: Up to 24.5 hours with case and 5.5 hours with buds only Talk time with ANC off: Up to 23 hours with case and 5.2 hours with buds only Talk time with ANC on: Up to 18 hours with case and 4 hours with buds only" Fast Charge (Music) "ANC OFF - 10 min charge for 3.2H (buds only), 10H (with case) ANC ON - 10 min charge for 2H (buds only), 6H (with case)" Wired charging:USB Type-C Wireless charging:Not support Bluetooth version Bluetooth 5.3 Dual connection:Yes Compatibility "Android 5.1 and above iOS 13 and above" Water resistance & dust resistance rating Water and dust resistance IP54 buds / IPX2 case Google Fast Pair Supported Microsoft Swift Pair Supported Other features In-ear detection Supported LED charging status Supported Packing list:Pair of earbuds Ear tips in size S, M, L Charging case Type-C cable Safety information and warranty information & User guide

Review: 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.
Review: 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.

## Features

- Powerful 11 mm Driver: We've engineered an even more compact driver that delivers twice the power of Ear (2). In Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds, this means deeper, more impactful bass. The refined design provides sound waves with greater space to resonate, while two additional vents optimize internal airflow. The result is reduced distortion and richer, clearer audio overall.
- 45 dB Smart Active Noise Cancellation: Nothing Ear (a) earbuds continuously monitors the seal between the earbud and your ear canal. If noise leakage is detected, it instantly adjusts the cancellation intensity to compensate—ensuring you always get the fullest possible noise reduction. Every time you put them in, they adapt. Move from a quiet room to a busy street without hearing a thing besides your audio.
- Clear Voice Technology: Crystal-clear calls, anytime, anywhere. Nothing Ear (a) ear buds isolates your voice from background noise, making on-the-go conversations feel like you’re talking in person. We’ve added a dedicated talk microphone and an airflow channel along the stem to drastically reduce wind interference—resulting in 60% less noise compared to Ear (2).
- Long-Lasting Battery & Fast Charging: Get back to your music in minutes. With Fast Charge, just 10 minutes of charging delivers up to 10 hours of playback (ANC off). On a full charge, Nothing Ear (a) bluetooth earbuds provides 40.5% more continuous playtime than Ear (2). And with its compact case, you can extend total listening time to over 42.5 hours (ANC off)—so your audio keeps going, day after day.
- More Performance: Engineered for seamless versatility, Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds keeps you connected and immersed. Low Latency Mode ensures lag-free gaming, while dual-device connectivity lets you instantly switch between laptop and phone. Adaptive ANC intelligently adjusts to your surroundings or allows manual control through three noise cancellation levels—all via the Nothing X app.
- ChatGPT Integration: A first-of-its-kind feature within the Nothing ecosystem, this voice‑enabled ChatGPT access is exclusive to Nothing earbuds. Set up easily in the Nothing X app, then get answers on the go—through text, voice, or image search right from your home screen. Note: Requires a Nothing series phone for use.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| 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 | #997 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #119 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 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nothing
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** In Ear
- **Form Factor:** In Ear
- **Impedance:** 32 ohm

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Bluetooth Earphones, My Favorites So far!
*by E***S on May 9, 2025*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great budget earbuds
*by J***E on July 22, 2026*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definition of 4 stars. Awkward middle point offering.
*by I***A on December 8, 2025*

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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds with ChatGPT Integration, 45dB Hybrid Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Hi-Res Audio, Advanced Equaliser, Dual Connect, 6 Mics,42.5H Playtime Ear buds Wireless Bluetooth Black
- FIOPAZ Protective Case for Nothing Ear (a), Clear TPU Protective Cover Compatible with Nothing Ear (a), Lightweight Transparent Cover, Scratch-Resistant Shell with Keychain

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*Last updated: 2026-08-08*