Nothing Ear (1)
$992021
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with unique aesthetic
- ANC and wireless charging at just $99 is outstanding value
- Comfortable and lightweight at 4.7 g per earbud
- Squeeze gesture controls are intuitive and precise
- Qi wireless charging case adds convenience
Cons
- 4-hour ANC battery life is quite short
- No multipoint Bluetooth connectivity
- ANC is mild — doesn't match premium competitors
- Limited codec support — AAC and SBC only
- Transparent case shows dust and scratches easily
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| Spec | Nothing Ear (1) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | in-ear |
| Weight | 4.7 g (each) |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 4 hrs (ANC on), 5.7 hrs (ANC off), 24 hrs total with case (ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C, Qi wireless |
| Drivers | 11.6mm dynamic driver |
| Features | Active Noise Cancellation with two modes (Light and Maximum), Transparency Mode, In-ear detection for auto play/pause, Nothing app with EQ customization, Squeeze gesture controls on stems |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
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