# Nothing Ear (a)

The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-21.

> Nothing's $79 noise cancelling earbuds in a see-through case. Up to 45 dB of noise cancelling, Hi-Res Audio over LDAC, IP54 earbuds and up to 42.5 hours with the case.

- Status: On sale
- List price: $79 (The official starting price.)
- Released Apr 22, 2024 (source: [Nothing](https://nothing.community/d/9003-a-new-nothing-audio-line-up))
- Guide: https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap
- Last updated: 2026-10-21

## Can it do this?

- **How long does the battery last?** Up to 9.5 hours per charge and 42.5 hours with the case, noise cancelling off. With it on, 5.5 and 24.5 hours. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last))
- **What does it cost?** It costs $79. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost))
- **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. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-can-it-get-wet-shower-pool-swimming))
- **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone))
- **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-does-it-have-noise-cancelling))
- **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect))
- **Can I control it with gestures?** Yes, you can control it with gestures. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#can-can-i-control-it-with-gestures))

## Works with

Earbuds that work with iPhone and Android.

- **Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Android?** Works. Yes. 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#q-android))
- **How do the Nothing Ear (a) handle charging?** Works. USB-C cable, included in the box. The case does not charge wirelessly. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21.
- **Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. They pair over Bluetooth, and the Nothing X app on the iOS App Store handles settings like the equaliser and controls. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#q-iphone))
- **Do the Nothing Ear (a) support Multipoint?** Works. Yes. Dual Connection keeps them connected to two devices at the same time. They remember up to 8 devices. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21.
- **Do the Nothing Ear (a) support Voice assistant?** Works. Yes, after you set a pinch and hold gesture for it in the Nothing X app. It is off by default. Source: [Nothing](https://support.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267579409-How-do-I-activate-the-Voice-Assistant-on-Ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21.
- **Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?** Works. Yes. Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#q-windows-pc))

## 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faq-how-much-does-the-nothing-ear-a-cost))

### 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. Source: [Nothing (PR Newswire)](https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202404189679). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faq-when-did-the-nothing-ear-a-come-out))

### 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faq-how-long-does-the-nothing-ear-a-battery-last))

### 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faqs-how-fast-does-the-nothing-ear-a-charge))

### Does the Nothing Ear (a) case charge wirelessly?

No. The case charges over a USB-C cable, and a cable comes in the box. Source: [Nothing](https://support.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726137433233-Does-Ear-a-support-wireless-charging). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faqs-does-the-nothing-ear-a-case-charge-wirelessly))

### 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faqs-how-strong-is-the-nothing-ear-a-noise-cancelling))

### 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faqs-does-the-nothing-ear-a-support-ldac))

### 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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/earbuds/nothing-ear-a/roadmap#faqs-can-the-nothing-ear-a-connect-to-two-devices-at-once))

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## Questions and answers

### Using it

**Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. Source: Nothing

**What does it cost?** It costs $79. That is the list price. Source: Nothing

**Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: Nothing

**How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth. Source: Nothing

**Can I control it with gestures?** Yes, you can control it with gestures. Source: Nothing

### 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. Source: Nothing

### Price and models

**Is there a newer one?** No. The Nothing Ear is the current model. Source: iDevice

### Returns and warranty

**How long do I have to return it?** 30-day returns The clock starts the day it arrives. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/policies/terms-of-service)

**Is there a restocking fee?** Restocking fee: not stated by Nothing Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/policies/terms-of-service)

**Who pays return shipping?** You pay return shipping You pay the cost of sending it back. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/policies/terms-of-service)

**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. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/policies/terms-of-service)

**How long is the warranty?** 1-year warranty Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-sales)

**Is water damage covered?** Water damage not covered Exposure to liquid, moisture, dampness, sand or dirt. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-sales)

**Is the battery covered?** Battery rules: not stated by Nothing Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-sales)

### In the box

**What's in the box?** Pair of earbuds, Ear tips, Charging case, USB-C cable, User guide, safety and warranty information. Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a)

### Works with

**Do the Nothing Ear (a) work with Windows PC?** Yes. Microsoft Swift Pair makes pairing with a Windows PC quicker. Works Source: [Nothing](https://us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a)