Updated Oct. 21, 2026 · Advice reflects what we know today

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Is the Nothing Ear (a) worth it?

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Price checked Oct. 21, 2026

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Current price

$79

at Nothing · Checked Oct. 21, 2026

Works with

iPhone: Works · Android: Works

Why we think so.

Timing

No newer model is expected in the next 90 days.

Price

Nothing's forcing the decision right now, so there's no need to rush. We started tracking this price on Oct 21, 2026, so it's too soon to compare it with past prices.

Works with

Works with iPhone and Android.

Worth choosing?

Of the 22 other earbuds we compare, some do better on noise cancelling (Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Sony WF-1000X) and workouts (Powerbeats Fit and Shokz OpenRun Pro 2). We can't compare sound quality, comfort and fit and battery life yet.

Price check

Checked Oct. 21, 2026

$79

$79 at Nothing, checked Oct. 21, 2026. It launched at $99.

Will it work for you?

iPhoneWorks

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

The Nothing X app for settings.

AndroidWorks

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.

The Nothing X app for settings.

Where this one stands out..

How it compares with the other products we’ve looked at.

Noise cancelling

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Sony WF-1000X are best for noise cancelling.

Workouts

The Powerbeats Fit and the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are best for workouts.

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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.
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.
How long does the battery last? It runs 42.5 hours with the case and noise cancelling off. That is 9.5 hours of listening with noise cancelling off, and 5.5 hours of listening with noise cancelling on.
How does it connect? It connects over Bluetooth.
Can I control it with gestures? Yes, you can control it with gestures.

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