Nothing Ear (3a) is the latest generation of Nothing's affordable true wireless earbuds, delivering advanced features without a premium price. Each earbud carries a 12mm dynamic driver that produces 5dB stronger bass than the previous generation, along with adaptive Active Noise Cancellation up to 45dB, Transparency mode, and Spatial Audio. The standout feature — rare in this price range — is built-in audio recording via 32MB of onboard storage, letting you record calls and audio clips directly from the earbuds without reaching for your phone. Nothing's signature transparent design returns with softer edges and a rounder charging case with a new LED status light. Battery life reaches up to 42 hours total with the case, and connectivity runs on Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC support and dual-device connection. Both earbuds and case are IP54 rated for water and dust resistance. Nothing ear (3a) Key Features : Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation Up to 45dB: Reduces ambient noise across a wide 40Hz to 5000Hz frequency range, with targeted improvements between 400Hz and 2000Hz where most everyday noise — traffic, crowds, chatter — tends to sit. The ANC adapts automatically to your surroundings, and a Transparency mode lets you hear your environment when needed. Built-in Audio Recording with 32MB Storage — Rare at This Price: Each earbud carries 16MB of internal storage (32MB total), enabling call and audio recording directly from the earbuds without your phone. The Audio Snapshot feature captures up to one full minute, including 30 seconds of audio from before you started recording. Recordings sync to the Nothing X app where they can be replayed, edited, transcribed, and summarized. 12mm Dynamic Driver with 5dB Stronger Bass: A large driver delivers fuller sound and deeper bass — 5 decibels more than the previous Ear (a). It supports LDAC for Hi-Res wireless audio alongside AAC and SBC, carries Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification, and includes Static Spatial Audio for a more immersive soundstage. Up to 42-Hour Battery with Fast Charging: The earbuds alone last up to 10 hours with ANC off and 6 hours with it on, extending to 42 hours (ANC off) or 25 hours (ANC on) with the charging case. A 5-minute quick charge provides up to one hour of playback, and charging is via USB Type-C. Three Microphones Per Earbud with AI Noise Reduction: Three mics on each earbud work with an AI-powered noise reduction algorithm to improve voice clarity during calls, even in noisy or windy environments. Bluetooth 6.0 with Dual-Device Connectivity: Connect to two devices simultaneously and switch between them, with a range of up to 15 meters. Supports Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for quick setup, plus a Low-Latency mode for gaming and video. Signature Transparent Design with Rounder Case and New LED Status Light: Nothing's iconic transparent aesthetic returns with softened edges, a charging case that's 50% more rounded, and a new 1×3 LED status matrix showing battery level, charging status, pairing, firmware updates, factory reset, and error notifications. Four Ear Tip Sizes Including a New XS: New "umbrella-like" silicone ear tips for a more secure fit, available in four sizes including a new XS option for users with smaller ears — widening the range of people who can get a proper seal. IP54 Water and Dust Resistance: Both the earbuds and charging case are IP54 rated against dust, sweat, and light rain, making them suitable for workouts, active daily use, and light weather. Nothing X App with Advanced EQ and ChatGPT Integration: The app offers 4 EQ presets and an 8-band equalizer for precise frequency tuning, QR code sharing for sound profiles, ChatGPT integration, and a Find My Earbuds feature to locate misplaced buds.
