Nothing Ear (open)
$1492024
Pros
- Open-ear design lets you hear your surroundings while enjoying music
- LDAC and multipoint at $149 is excellent value
- 8-hour battery per charge is generous for open earbuds
- Directional drivers minimize sound leak to bystanders
- IP54 dust and water resistance for outdoor use
Cons
- No noise cancellation by design — not for noisy environments
- Bass is inherently weaker than sealed in-ear designs
- 8.1 g per bud is heavier than traditional earbuds
- Open design means music is audible to nearby people
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Ear (open) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | in-ear |
| Weight | 8.1 g (each) |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 8 hrs, 30 hrs total with case |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Drivers | 14.2 mm titanium-coated driver |
| Features | Open-ear design for ambient awareness, Directional audio minimizes sound leakage, LDAC hi-res wireless audio, Multipoint Bluetooth pairing, Bass Enhance and custom EQ, Nothing X app with equalizer |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
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