Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) launched in India starting from Rs.7,999 with 11mm dynamic driver, 45dB ANC
Nothing has just unveiled the Ear and Ear (a), its latest additions to the TWS earbuds lineup, during its community update event held in Japan. Serving as the successor to last year's Ear (2), the Ear boasts new 11mm drivers with an enhanced stack layout, resulting in a 110% increase in vibration amplitude, thus delivering richer bass.
Furthermore, the Ear introduces a new ceramic diaphragm, featuring two vents for improved airflow and reduced distortion, alongside an upgraded mic design for enhanced wind resistance. With an improved voice algorithm, it promises a 60% reduction in interference compared to its predecessor. Additionally, the Ear now supports LDAC codec alongside LHDC.
Enhanced battery performance is another highlight, with the Ear offering a 25% improvement in battery life, providing a total of 40.5 hours of playback with the case and up to 8.5 hours of standalone playback without ANC. Fast charging ensures up to 10 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
On the other hand, Ear (a) debuts with a fresh design, sporting a vibrant Yellow color option and utilizing 11mm drivers, LDAC support, and 45dB ANC. However, it employs a PMI + TPU diaphragm and lacks LHDC compatibility. Despite this, it offers an impressive battery life of up to 42.5 hours with the case and up to 9.5 hours of standalone playback, marking the highest endurance among Nothing's TWS earbuds. While it doesn't support wireless charging, it compensates with 10 hours of playback with a mere 10-minute charge.
Both earbuds feature ChatGPT integration, accessible via the Nothing X app, enabling voice access to the Ear and Ear (a) when connected to a smartphone. This feature is slated to roll out to Ear (1), Ear (2), Ear (stick), and CMF audio products through an update scheduled for June.
Nothing Ear Specifications -
| Driver | 11mm dynamic driver, ceramic diaphragm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, AAC, SBC, LDAC & LHDC 5.0 codecs, Hi-Res audio, compatible with Android 5.1 and later and iOS 11 and later, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Dual Connection |
| ANC Mode | Smart Adaptive Noise cancellation with 4 modes (High, Mid, Low and Adaptive), Transparency mode, Up to 45db Personalised ANC, Environment Adaptive ANC, Frequency range: 5000Hz |
| ENC Mode | Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation with 3-mics, improved wind noise resistance |
| Gaming Mode | Low Lag Mode (Automatically enabled in Nothing Phones, can be enabled from app for others) |
| Controls | Pinch controls for play/pause, skip forward, skip back, answer/hang up calls, reject calls, switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, launch assistant, control volume |
| Features | 8-band Equalizer, Profile Sharing, Personal Sound Profile, ChatGPT integration |
| Water Proof | Water-resistant (IP54 for buds, IP55 for case) |
| Dimensions | Earbud - 29.4 x 21.7 x 24.1mm;Charging box - 55.5 x 55.5 x 22mm |
| Weight | Earbud - 4.62g; Charging box - 51.9 g |
| Battery | 46mAh battery in buds offers up to 8.5 hours (without ANC) / 5.2 hours (with ANC) music playback, 40.5h (without ANC) / 24h (with ANC) with a 500mAh charging case, Qi wireless charging up to 2.5W, Fast charging– 10 mins for 10 hours (without ANC) |
Nothing Ear a Specifications -
| Driver | 11mm dynamic driver, PMI + TPU diaphragm |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, AAC, SBC, LDAC codec, Hi-Res audio, compatible with Android 5.1 and later and iOS 11 and later, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Dual Connection |
| ANC Mode | Smart Adaptive Noise cancellation with 4 modes (High, Mid, Low and Adaptive), Transparency mode, Up to 45db Personalised ANC, Environment Adaptive ANC, Frequency range: 5000Hz |
| ENC Mode | Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation with 3-mics, improved wind noise resistance |
| Gaming Mode | Low Lag Mode (Automatically enabled in Nothing Phones, can be enabled from app for others) |
| Controls | Pinch controls for play/pause, skip forward, skip back, answer/hang up calls, reject calls, switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, launch assistant, control volume |
| Features | ChatGPT integration, Equalizer |
| Water Proof | Water-resistant (IP54 for buds, IPX2 for case) |
| Dimensions | Earbud - 30.9 x 21.7 x 24.3mm;Charging box - 47.6 x 63.3 x 22.7mm |
| Weight | Earbud - 4.8g; Charging box - 39.6g |
| Battery | 46mAh battery in buds offers up to 9.5h (without ANC) / 5.5h (with ANC) music playback, 42.5h (without ANC) / 24.5h (with ANC) with 500mAh charging case, Fast charging– 10 mins for 10 hours (without ANC) |
Pricing and Availability -
The Nothing Ear is available in Black and White color options, priced at Rs. 11,999, which is Rs. 2000 more than the Ear (2). Customers can avail a Rs. 1000 launch discount on Flipkart, and the earbuds will hit the market on April 29th.
As for the Nothing Ear (a), it comes in Black, White, and Yellow variants, priced at Rs. 7,999. Customers can enjoy a Rs. 2000 bank launch discount on Flipkart, and the earbuds will be on sale from April 22nd. Additionally, they will be available at Croma and Vijay Sales.