Nothing Ear (a)Price, Battery Life, Specs & Noise Cancelling
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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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Comparison
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Price
$79
The official list price to buy it.
Weight
4.8g
Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~1.8 days
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Price
Nothing Ear (a)$79
EarFun Air Pro 4+$99.99
AirPods 5$129
Sony WF-C710N$129.99
Nothing Ear (3)$149Current 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.
If not this one
- If noise cancelling decides itSony WF-1000X
Noise drops a further 25% from the WF-1000XM5, thanks to the QN3e processor and four microphones.
- If comfort and fit decides itsoundcore AeroClip
It clips outside the ear with an open ring, so nothing presses into the ear canal, at 6.0 grams per earbud.
- If battery life decides itOnePlus Buds 4
11 hours per charge and 45 with the case with noise cancelling off, and 11 hours from a 10-minute charge.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick 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)?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $79 at Amazon, price checked Nov. 4, 2026. See the full answer on the Nothing Ear (a)
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTNothing Ear (a)
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Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $79
From $99.99
Case battery
The case is what gets you through a week without a charger.
Technical specs⌄
Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
Unknown
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Status light
A status light is how you know the battery level or pairing state without a phone.
Unknown
Controls
Taps, head nods, eye and hand tracking suit very different situations.
Unknown
Battery
More time between charges usually makes a wearable easier to live with.
Lossless audio
A cable or codec that carries the full file is the difference between hearing the master and a compressed copy.
Nothing
Good to buy.
No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now.
Nothing Ear (a)
Where to buy
Price history
No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now.
- Lowest in 30 days
- $59Oct 25
- Highest in 30 days
- $79Oct 21
- Stores we check
- 3Amazon is cheapest
- On sale since
- Apr 22, 2024
- Lowest known
- $56Jun 15, 2026, from older published history
- Price checks
- 39 over 15 days
Three sales in the past year. The best was $56 in October, 54% off $122.82.
Returns and warranty
Returns and warranty details
Returns
Warranty
Covered
Not covered
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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 tipsSizes S, M and L
Charging case
USB-C cable
User guide, safety and warranty informationFrom Nothing. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
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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)?
Good to buy. No new model is close and the price is near its low, so we'd buy now. It is $79 at Amazon, price checked Nov. 4, 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.