Highlights
- Nothing is preparing a budget-focused Ear (3a) TWS earbuds as a cheaper alternative to the premium Ear (3).
- Leak suggests four colour options such as White, Black, Yellow (seen before) and a new Pink variant.
- The earbuds could be priced at €99 in France, same as Ear (a) at launch.
Nothing introduced the Ear (3) last year as its premium true wireless stereo (TWS) offering. Now, the company appears to be preparing a budget-focused variant called the Nothing Ear (3a) following a strategy similar to the one it adopted in 2024 with the launch of the Ear (a) alongside the Ear (3).
The company is yet to officially announce Ear (3a) but early details about the upcoming wireless earbuds have started to emerge online. The new model will most likely be the more affordable alternative to its flagship earbuds. Here’s what we know so far.
Nothing Ear (3a) – Colour Options and Price (Leaked)
A new report from Dealabs has now shed light on the possible colour variants and pricing of the upcoming earbuds.
According to the report, the Nothing Ear (3a) could launch in four colour options that could be White, Black, Yellow and Pink. Among these, White, Black and Yellow are colours that were previously available on the Ear (a), while Pink is expected to be a new addition to the lineup.
The report also claims that the earbuds could be priced at €99 in France.
If the information proves accurate, the Ear (3a) would launch at the same price as the Ear (a), which debuted at €99 in 2024. Since then, the Ear (a) has seen a price reduction to €89, which means the new model would be priced slightly higher.
Nothing Ear (3a) Spotted in Certification Database
Previously, the official indication of Nothing Ear (3a) is entirely based on leaked details from Indonesian regulatory database. The earbuds were listed carrying the model number B190. The certification database also showed CMF Buds Neo.
Anyhow, the certification listing did not reveal any information about the earbuds’ specifications, features, pricing or launch timeline.
At present, Nothing has not confirmed any technical details about the Ear (3a). Moreover, its launch date also remains unknown.
It is still unclear whether the earbuds will introduce upgrades over the Ear (a) or borrow premium features from higher-end Nothing audio products. Features such as wireless charging and enhanced active noise cancellation are currently available on the company’s flagship earbuds but there is no confirmation yet on whether they will make their way to the Ear (3a).
More details about the upcoming earbuds are expected to surface in the coming weeks as Nothing moves closer to an official announcement.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Nothing Ear (3a)?
Answer. It is a budget-focused variant of the Nothing Ear (3), expected to launch as a more affordable alternative to the flagship earbuds.
Q2. What colour options are expected for the Ear (3a)?
Answer. Leaks suggest four colours: White, Black, Yellow, and a new Pink variant.
Q3. How much will the Nothing Ear (3a) cost?
Answer. Reports indicate a price of €99 in France, the same as the Ear (a) at launch.
 leaks hint at €99 price in France with four colour options like White, Black, Yellow, and a new Pink variant, launch expected soon.){kind=link}