78
“Packed with features, are these the best affordable earbuds on the market? Find out in our Nothing Ear (a) review.”
Publisher score: 7.8/10 · 15mo ago
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Nothing Ear (a)
$99 · ANC / Bluetooth · 2y 3m old
91
Review
Radar
8.7
User score
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Spec sheet
Key features
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- Weight
- 4.8 g each; case 39.6 g
- Wearing style
- True wireless in-ear
- Water resistance
- IP54 for earbuds
- Driver size
- 11 mm
- Driver type
- Dynamic
Wireless and connections
- Noise control
- 45 dB active noise cancellation with four modes
- Charging
- USB-C; 90 min case charge with earbuds; 10 min fast charge for up to 9.5 hrs with case
- Battery
- Up to 42.5 hrs with case, ANC off
- Connections
- Bluetooth, USB-C charging case
- Microphones
- Clear Voice Technology for calls
- BT codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
100
Stuff
“A colourful, cut-price take on Nothing's usual formula.”
Publisher score: 5/5
100
Expert ReviewsRead review ↗
“With a striking design, excellent sound and solid ANC, the Nothing Ear (a) are a stunning pair of affordable earbuds with few drawbacks”
Publisher score: 5/5
100
TechRadarRead review ↗
“Best buds for $99 / £99 / AU$169? Sony WF-C700N just got company…”
Publisher score: 5/5 · 27mo ago
80
PCMag
“The Nothing Ear (a) true wireless earphones offer a striking design, respectable noise cancellation, and bass-leaning audio for an affordable price.”
Publisher score: 4/5
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Buying notes
Value todayExcellent buy
Top-tier review score at a mainstream price. 91/100 at $99. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Verify ANC pressure, voice pickup, and transparency handling in train, street, and office noise.
Score distribution
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80–89
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60–69
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Median100
Lowest78
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