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Nothing Ear 3

Name: Nothing Ear 3
Brand: Nothing
SKU: B0FHWM1D2Y
Price: 129.00 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

8.2/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.2

0.010.0

At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 71% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 93 of the 259 we've cataloged.

4.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.7

1.05.0

At 4.7, its audio quality beats 48% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 61 of the 259 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

10 hAbove average

10 h

3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

22 hBelow average

22 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IP54

IPX436%IP5516%IP5416%IPX511%

IP54 appears on 16% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive14%Hybrid10%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 10 h
Battery Life With Case: 22 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Battery Life Anc On: 5.2 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IP54
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Aluminum

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Standard
Anc Depth: 35 dB
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 12 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped
Adaptive Anc: No
Passive Isolation: 20 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, LDAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Latency: 120 ms
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 22×55×56 mm
Color Options: Black, white
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Wearing Time Max: 2 h
Weight Per Earbud: 5.1 g
Weight With Case: 71 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Full parametric EQ
Find My Device: Find My Device (Google)
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa

Microphone

Count: 6
Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Triple microphone

Lab data

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Nothing Ear 3SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Nothing Ear 3: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	13.9
25	14.1
32	14.3
40	14.4
50	13.9
63	12.3
80	9.8
100	6.8
125	3.9
160	1.0
200	-1.1
250	-2.1
315	-2.3
400	-3.4
500	-4.3
630	-2.9
800	-1.3
1000	0.1
1250	3.3
1600	6.9
2000	9.9
2500	12.9
3150	13.9
4000	12.1
5000	10.9
6300	10.8
8000	8.7
10000	-1.3
12500	5.3
16000	2.3
20000	-13.5

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Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Nothing Ear 3: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	1.7
26	1.1
33	1.2
41	1.4
52	1.7
65	2.3
82	2.3
103	3.0
130	3.1
163	4.0
205	4.9
259	7.0
325	6.4
410	10.5
516	7.8
613	9.1
772	12.5
972	14.2
1220	15.3
1540	18.6
1940	24.4
2440	32.3
3070	31.9
3870	22.6
4870	14.8
6130	19.0
7720	18.8
9720	34.6
12200	20.5
15400	30.8
19400	23.1

Nothing Ear 3

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Nothing Ear 3: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	15.6
26	17.5
33	16.7
41	16.3
52	17.8
65	21.6
82	27.3
103	32.2
130	30.8
163	31.8
205	34.0
259	23.6
325	16.2
410	20.8
516	16.4
613	18.5
772	30.0
972	24.7
1220	25.4
1540	35.4
1940	31.0
2440	34.2
3070	31.8
3870	25.3
4870	17.4
6130	22.4
7720	15.9
9720	36.0
12200	19.9
15400	29.6
19400	25.8

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.1/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byAdam BirneyManaging EditorReviewed September 2025

Noise cancelling8.2

Isolation6.0

Battery life7.5

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity8.0

Design8.0

The verdict

The Nothing Ear (3) offer solid performance wrapped in premium materials. Still, you're paying a $30 premium for flashy metal accents and a Super Mic feature that feels like a solution looking for a problem.

✓Liked: Excellent app, Comfortable fit, Strong ANC, LDAC support

✕Could be better: Bass-heavy tuning, Muffled microphones, Super Mic only in name

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