Nothing Ear (3a) Debuts With 45dB ANC, Audio Snapshot, Bluetooth 6.0 and Call Recording

Highlights

• Nothing launches Ear (3a) TWS earbuds with 45dB Adaptive ANC, 12mm drivers, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, Bluetooth 6.0 and new Audio Snapshot plus call recording features.
• The earbuds are available via Nothing’s website in Black, Pink, White, and Yellow.
• India launch details have not been announced yet.

Nothing has expanded its audio portfolio with the launch of the Nothing Ear (3a) true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. The latest earbuds bring several upgrades including 45dB Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a 12mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC Hi-Res Audio support, and a new Audio Snapshot feature that allows users to capture short audio recordings. Here’s everything you need to know about the new Nothing earbuds.

Nothing Ear (3a) – Price and Availability

The Nothing Ear (3a) is priced at EUR 99 (approximately Rs. 10,800) in Europe, GBP 99 (approximately Rs. 12,600) in the UK, and $99 (approximately Rs. 9,400) in the US. In Japan, the earbuds are available for JPY 15,800 (approximately Rs. 9,300).

Nothing has not yet announced when the Ear (3a) will launch in India.

The earbuds are currently available for purchase through the Nothing website and come in Black, Pink, White and Yellow colour options.

Nothing Ear (3a) – Key Features

The Nothing Ear (3a) is equipped with 12mm dynamic drivers featuring 32-ohm impedance, a PMI and TPU diaphragm, and a 20Hz to 40,000Hz frequency response range. The earbuds support LDAC Hi-Res Wireless certification, Static Spatial Audio, Custom EQ, Advanced EQ, and EQ profile sharing through the Nothing X app.

For noise cancellation, the earbuds offer Adaptive ANC with noise reduction of up to 45dB across a 40Hz to 5,000Hz frequency range. Each earbud houses three microphones making a total of six microphones and supports Transparency Mode as well as environmental noise cancellation for clearer voice calls.

Each earbud packs a 55mAh battery, while the charging case houses a 500mAh battery. According to Nothing, the earbuds can deliver up to 10 hours of playback with ANC turned off using the AAC codec, while the charging case extends the total playback time to 42 hours. With ANC enabled, playback is rated at 6 hours on the earbuds and up to 25 hours with the charging case. When using the LDAC codec, the earbuds are claimed to provide up to 6 hours of playback with ANC turned off and 4.5 hours with ANC enabled.

The charging case supports USB Type-C charging and takes approximately 70 minutes for a full charge. A quick five-minute charge provides up to one hour of playback with ANC disabled, while charging the earbuds and case together for 10 minutes delivers up to 10 hours of playback with ANC turned off.

The Nothing X companion app allows users to install firmware updates, locate misplaced earbuds using Find My Earbuds, share custom EQ profiles, and personalise touch controls. Playback, call management, track navigation, volume adjustment, and noise control can all be operated through configurable pinch gestures.

One of the standout additions is the new Audio Snapshot feature, which enables users to record short audio clips using gesture controls. The feature can also preserve the 30 seconds of audio recorded before the recording is triggered. These recordings can be viewed and shared directly through the Nothing X app. The earbuds also support call recording, while LED indicators on the charging case display the remaining battery level.

Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 6.0 offering a wireless range of up to 15 metres. The earbuds support dual-device connectivity and are compatible with the SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio codecs. They work with devices running Android 8.0 or later and iOS 13 or later. Other features include Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and a low-latency mode for gaming and video playback.

For durability, both the earbuds and the charging case are IP54-rated for dust and water resistance. Each earbud measures 31.2 × 21.7 × 24mm and weighs 4.53g, while the charging case measures 64.8 × 48.95 × 22.8mm and weighs 40.92g.