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Nothing

Nothing Ear (Open)

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$99
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Sound
3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall
3.6
1.05.0

A 3.6 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 63 of the 264 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Audio quality

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
8 hAbove average
8 h
3 h15 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 247 of 264 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
30 hBelow average
30 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 264 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP54
IPX435%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IP54 appears on 15% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 264).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
8 h
Battery Life With Case
30 h
Charging Method
USB-C
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP54
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Water Resistance
Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
SBC, AAC
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
Open-ear
Case Dimensions
19×125×44 mm
Wearing Style
Ear hook
Weight Per Earbud
8.1 g
Weight With Case
62.4 g

Features

Certified For
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
Companion App
IOS + Android
Control Type
Physical buttons
Eq Customization
Full parametric EQ
Gaming Mode
Standard
Mono Mode
Yes
Voice Assistant Support
ChatGPT

Microphone

Count
2
Noise Reduction Type
Active
Type
Dual microphone

Sound

Driver Type
Dynamic
Impedance
32 Ω

Lab data

How we test ›

Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Nothing Ear (Open)SoundGuys 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.-20-100+10+20201001k10k20k

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 (Open): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
20-27.7
25-25.4
32-21.8
40-13.5
50-5.9
631.1
805.7
1007.0
1255.4
1601.3
200-1.3
250-2.3
315-2.2
400-1.6
500-1.2
630-0.7
800-0.3
10000.0
12500.3
16001.8
20005.8
250011.6
315010.6
400012.9
500013.8
630011.5
800014.6
100008.2
12500-1.7
16000-12.6
20000-29.3

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.3/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed September 2024
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.5
Design6.0
Portability9.0
Features9.0
Value8.0
The verdict

It's no secret that the open-ear earbuds have their drawbacks regarding sound quality. However, there is hope, largely thanks to Nothing's more ergonomic design and one of its other key features. Combined with an eye-catching design in a durable package, the Nothing Ear (Open) earbuds are ideal for those who like to stay aware while staying in shape.

✓What we like
✓IP54
✓Allow you to maintain awareness naturally
✓Excellent EQ options
✓Multipoint
✓Stylish design
✕What could be better
✕Slight rattle from earbuds when stored in charging case
✕No wireless charging
Read the full SoundGuys review →

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