Nothing Ear (a)

Nothing Ear (a)Price, Battery Life, Specs & Noise Cancelling

Price$79

Last updated

The Nothing Ear (a) are low-cost noise cancelling earbuds from Nothing, in a see-through case shaped like a pill packet and a choice of white, black or yellow. Nothing rates the noise cancelling at up to 45 dB and the battery at up to 42.5 hours with the case. They play Hi-Res Audio over LDAC and stay connected to two devices at once.

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NO NEED TO RUSH

See why for the Nothing Ear (a)

Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy.

Best for

Battery life. Show why
Up to 42.5 hours with the case and 9.5 hours per charge, noise cancelling off.
Sound quality. Show why
Hi-Res Audio over LDAC, plus a custom equaliser and a bass enhance setting in the Nothing X app.
Calls. Show why
Three microphones in each earbud, with Clear Voice Technology to cut background noise on calls.

Comparison

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How it compares

Price

$79

What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.

Weight

Not confirmed

Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.

Battery life

~1.8 days

How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.

Cost over 3 years

AirPods 4
$129
Pixel Buds 2a
$129
Galaxy Buds 4
$179.99
Pixel Buds Pro 2
$229

Current list prices.

One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.

Hours on one charge with noise cancelling on, where that figure is officially stated; otherwise the official headline figure. Prices are each product's lowest version. Battery life varies with use, settings and firmware.

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  • If workouts decides itPowerbeats Fit

    A flexible wingtip locks them in your ear, and the earbuds and case are rated IPX4 for sweat and rain.

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Most paired with

Everything it works with

What the Nothing Ear (a) work with

Earbuds that work with iPhone and Android.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with iPhone?

Works

They pair over Bluetooth, and the Nothing X app on the iOS App Store handles settings like the equaliser and controls.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with the Apple Watch Series 12?

Yes. Apple Watch Series 12 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Series 12 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

See the Apple Watch Series 12 Guide

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?

Works

Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker.

See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations.
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.
    Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Android?

Works

Google Fast Pair sets them up quickly, and the Nothing X app is on Google Play. LDAC Hi-Res Audio works with phones that support LDAC.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Quick answers

All FAQs

Quick answers

How much does the Nothing Ear (a) cost?
$79 at Nothing's US store, in white, black and yellow. Nothing launched it at $99 in April 2024.
When did the Nothing Ear (a) come out?
Nothing announced it on April 18, 2024, at a Community Update live from Tokyo. It went on sale at nothing.tech on April 22, 2024.
Should I buy the Nothing Ear (a)?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $79 at Nothing, price checked Oct. 21, 2026. See the full answer on the Nothing Ear (a)

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Works with

Works

Google Fast Pair sets them up quickly, and the Nothing X app is on Google Play. LDAC Hi-Res Audio works with phones that support LDAC.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

They pair over Bluetooth, and the Nothing X app on the iOS App Store handles settings like the equaliser and controls.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker.

See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations.
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.
    Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Most paired with

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with iPhone?

Works

They pair over Bluetooth, and the Nothing X app on the iOS App Store handles settings like the equaliser and controls.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with the Apple Watch Series 12?

Yes. Apple Watch Series 12 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Series 12 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

See the Apple Watch Series 12 Guide

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?

Works

Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker.

See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations.
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.
    Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Android?

Works

Google Fast Pair sets them up quickly, and the Nothing X app is on Google Play. LDAC Hi-Res Audio works with phones that support LDAC.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with the Apple Watch Ultra 4?

Yes. Apple Watch Ultra 4 plays audio to Bluetooth headphones and speakers.

From the Apple Watch Ultra 4 answer for this kind of phone or device. Source: Apple

See the Apple Watch Ultra 4 Guide

What you need

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Android?

Works

Google Fast Pair sets them up quickly, and the Nothing X app is on Google Play. LDAC Hi-Res Audio works with phones that support LDAC.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with iPhone?

Works

They pair over Bluetooth, and the Nothing X app on the iOS App Store handles settings like the equaliser and controls.

What you need
The Nothing X app for settings.
See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?

Works

Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker.

See details and sources (1)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations.
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.
    Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Supports

Works

Dual Connection keeps them connected to two devices at the same time. They remember up to 8 devices.

See details and sources (2)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Works

After you set a pinch and hold gesture for it in the Nothing X app. It is off by default.

What you need
The Nothing X app to set the gesture.
See details and sources (1)

Last checked 2026-10-21.

How it works

Works

USB-C cable, included in the box. The case does not charge wirelessly.

See details and sources (2)
  • Nothing: Ear (a) | Audio | Nothing | USFrom the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    For non-Nothing smartphone users, please download the Nothing X app for more operations.
    This is available for download on Google Play and iOS App Store.
    The LDAC transmission feature requires both Bluetooth® connected devices to support the LDAC transmission protocol.
    Dual Connection needs to be enabled on the device.
  • Nothing: Does Ear (a) support wireless charging?From the official page or platform · checked 2026-10-21
    No, it does not support wireless charging.

Last checked 2026-10-21.

Apr 18, 2024 · Announced
Nothing announces the Ear (a)
Nothing announced the Ear (a) beside the Nothing Ear at a Community Update live from Tokyo, at $99.
Apr 22, 2024 · Went on sale
Ear (a) goes on sale at $99
The Ear (a) went on sale first at nothing.tech for $99.

At a glance

Nothing Ear (a)THIS PRODUCTNothing Ear (a)EarFun Air Pro 4+COMPARE WITHEarFun Air Pro 4+
Noise cancellation
Noise cancelling up to 45 dB: high, mid, low and adaptive
YesQuietSmart 3.0 adaptive hybrid ANC, up to 50dB
Earbud battery
Up to 9.5 hrs with noise cancelling off, 5.5 hrs with it on
Up to 8 hrs (ANC on)
Works with
iPhone and Android: the Nothing X app is on Google Play and the iOS App Store
EarFun Audio app (iOS and Android)Google Fast Pair
Water resistance
IP54 earbuds, IPX2 case
IP55
Price
From $79
From $99.99
Case battery
Up to 42.5 hrs with noise cancelling off, 24.5 hrs with it on, earbuds and case together
Up to 36 hrs with case (ANC on)
More specs
Processor
Unknown
Qualcomm QCC3091
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC and LDACdual connection to 2 devices at once
Bluetooth 6.0multipoint, 2 devices at once; Auracast
Indicators
LED charging status light on the case
Unknown
Controls
Pinch controls for music, calls and noise cancelling, customizable in the Nothing X app
Unknown
Battery
Up to 42.5 hrs with the case and 9.5 hrs per charge, noise cancelling off
ANC on: up to 8 hrs / 36 hrs with caseANC off: up to 12 hrs / 54 hrs with case
Hi-Res / lossless audio
Unknown
LDAC, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, LC3Hi-Res Audio certified
Case
Charging case with USB-C wired chargingno wireless charging
Charging caseUSB-C and wireless charging

Buying decision

Nothing Ear (a)
No need to rush
Nothing

Nothing Ear (a)

No new model soon

We don't expect a newer model soon, so there's no reason to wait for one.

Full price everywhere

None of the stores we check has it on sale yet.

What would make this a buy?

A meaningful discount or a return to a well-supported past low would change this recommendation.

About Nothing

Nothing is a London technology company, co-founded and led by Carl Pei. It builds smartphones, audio products and AI tools around a design language it calls transparent in appearance and ethos, which is why you can see inside almost everything it makes.

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Returns and warranty

Returns

30-day returns· the clock starts the day it arrives

  • You pay return shipping

    You pay the cost of sending it back.

  • Send it back like new
    You can return it for any reason within 30 days of getting it.
    Keep it in reasonable condition and send it back in the original box. Nothing may take money off for any loss of value.

Warranty

1-year warranty

Covered

  • Defects in materials and workmanship

    The hardware as originally supplied: repair or replacement for defects caused by workmanship or build materials.

Not covered

  • Water damage

    Exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt.

  • Accidents and misuse

    Accidents, neglect, misuse or abnormal use.

  • Scratches and dents

    Scratches, dents and cosmetic damage, unless Nothing caused them.

  • Normal wear and aging

    Ordinary wear and tear.

  • Loss or theft

    Damage from external causes including theft, fire and flooding.

  • Repairs by other shops

    Repairs by unofficial repair centers, or modifications.

  • Bands and accessories

    Software, consumable items and accessories, even if sold together with the product.

  • How it gets fixed
    Repair or replacement (rebuilt, reconditioned or new), chosen by Nothing.
    Covered repairs and replacements, including shipping and handling, are free within the warranty period. Repair or replacement does not extend the warranty.

Good to know

  • Items marked non-returnable on the site

    No refunds on products the site marks as non-returnable.

  • Faulty or not-as-described products
    If it is faulty and you tell Nothing within 30 days of delivery, you can pick repair, replacement or refund.
    A refund due after inspection is paid within 14 days of your notice.

What's in the box

What comes in the box with the Nothing Ear (a)?

Here is what you get when you open it.

Pair of earbuds
Ear tips
Charging case
USB-C cable
User guide, safety and warranty information

From Nothing. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

When to buy

No new model is close, so there's no need to rush.

Price historyStill collecting (1 of 7 days)
Stores we check1Nothing
On sale sinceApr 22, 2024

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about Nothing Ear (a)

Top questions

How much does the Nothing Ear (a) cost?
$79 at Nothing's US store, in white, black and yellow. Nothing launched it at $99 in April 2024.
When did the Nothing Ear (a) come out?
Nothing announced it on April 18, 2024, at a Community Update live from Tokyo. It went on sale at nothing.tech on April 22, 2024.
Should I buy the Nothing Ear (a)?
No need to rush. Nothing about the price makes today the day to buy. It is $79 at Nothing, price checked Oct. 21, 2026. See the full answer on the Nothing Ear (a)
How long does the Nothing Ear (a) battery last?
Nothing rates the earbuds at up to 9.5 hours with noise cancelling off and 5.5 hours with it on. With the charging case, that is up to 42.5 hours with noise cancelling off and 24.5 hours with it on.
How fast does the Nothing Ear (a) charge?
A 10-minute charge gives the earbuds 3 hours 12 minutes of playback. A full charge of the earbuds and case together takes 90 minutes over a USB-C cable, and the earbuds charge inside the case in 80 minutes.
Does the Nothing Ear (a) case charge wirelessly?
No. The case charges over a USB-C cable, and a cable comes in the box.
How strong is the Nothing Ear (a) noise cancelling?
Nothing rates it at up to 45 dB. You can pick high, mid or low, or let the Adaptive mode set the level for your surroundings. A transparency mode lets you hear what is around you.
Does the Nothing Ear (a) support LDAC?
Yes. It plays Hi-Res Audio over LDAC at up to 990 kbps, about 3 times the bit rate of AAC, when your phone supports LDAC too. It also plays AAC and SBC.
Can the Nothing Ear (a) connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Dual Connection keeps it connected to two devices at the same time, and it remembers up to 8 devices.
Is the Nothing Ear (a) waterproof?
No. The earbuds are rated IP54 for splashes and dust, and the case is rated IPX2. Do not wear them in the shower, the bath or the pool, and liquid damage is not covered under the warranty.
How good is the Nothing Ear (a) for calls?
Each earbud has 3 microphones, and Clear Voice Technology cuts background noise from your voice when you take a call.
How do the Nothing Ear (a) controls work?
You pinch the earbud. Pinch to play or pause, double pinch to skip forward, triple pinch to skip back, and pinch and hold to switch between noise cancelling and transparency mode. You can change the gestures in the Nothing X app.
Does the Nothing Ear (a) have an equaliser?
Yes. The Nothing X app has four presets, Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, plus a custom equaliser and a bass enhance setting.
What comes in the Nothing Ear (a) box?
The earbuds, the charging case, ear tips in sizes S, M and L, a USB-C cable, a user guide, and safety and warranty information.

Using it

Does it have noise cancelling?
Yes, it cancels noise.
What does it cost?
It costs $79. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How does it connect?
It connects over Bluetooth.
Can I control it with gestures?
Yes, you can control it with gestures.

Water

Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IP54. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.

Price and models

Is there a newer one?
No. The Nothing Ear is the current model.

Returns and warranty

How long do I have to return it?
30-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives.
Is there a restocking fee?
Restocking fee: not stated by Nothing
Who pays return shipping?
You pay return shipping You pay the cost of sending it back.
Can I return it if I opened or wore it?
Send it back like new You can return it for any reason within 30 days of getting it. Keep it in reasonable condition and send it back in the original box. Nothing may take money off for any loss of value.
How long is the warranty?
1-year warranty
Is water damage covered?
Water damage not covered Exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt.
Is the battery covered?
Battery rules: not stated by Nothing

In the box

What's in the box?
Pair of earbuds, Ear tips, Charging case, USB-C cable, User guide, safety and warranty information.

Works with

Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?
Yes. Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker. Works
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