Nothing’s new audio products are here. The London-based company has announced the Ear and Ear (a) TWS earphones in the global markets. The former is a premium offering whereas the latter is a stripped-down affordable version just like the Phone (2a) that is different from the premium Phone (2). With the latest audio devices, Nothing has changed its naming strategy by ditching the numbers. Read on to know everything about the Ear and Ear (a) below.
Nothing Ear and Ear (a) launch with the same designs but different specs
The Nothing Ear and Ear (a) retains the company’s signature transparent design with a stem and earbuds that has a silicone ear tip. The White variant on both models gives a dual-tone look. Both audio devices feature an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. The Ear (a) has a slightly different storage case in a rectangular shape.
In terms of audio, the Nothing Ear is equipped with a new custom ceramic 11mm driver that is claimed to deliver crispier sound and better bass. It packs a 45dB active noise cancellation which is bumped up from 40dB on the Ear (2). The Ear (a) also has the same ANC but the driver is 11mm PMI + TPU dynamic. Both models feature Hi-Res Wireless audio. There is smart active noise cancellation that adjusts it by checking for sound leakage between the earbud and ear canal. The Adaptive ANC mode lets users switch between three levels of noise cancellation depending on the surrounding. There is bass boost algorithm and Clear Voice technology that ensures crystal clear quality on calls. The premium Ear has additional features including a LDHC 5.0 support, advanced equalizer, profile sharing, and personal sound profile.
The Nothing Ear and Ear (a) comes with Bluetooth 5.4 and dual device connection that lets users connect to two devices simultaneously. The former offers 8.5 hours of usage whereas the latter is capable of lasting 9.5 hours with ANC disabled. The storage case extends the battery on Ear and Ear (a) to 40.5 and 42.5 hours respectively with support for fast charging. The premium Ear also supports wireless charging. Both the Ear and Ear (a) feature in-ear detection, Google Fast Pair, Find My Earbuds, and more. The TWS earphones also has access to ChatGPT via voice commands but only when connected to Nothing Phones.
The Nothing Ear is priced at EUR 129/$149 and is available in Black and White colors. Meanwhile, the Ear (a) costs EUR 99/$99. It is offered in White, Black, and Yellow colors. In India, the Nothing Ear and Ear (a) carry a price tag of Rs 11,999 and Rs 6,999 respectively.
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