Nothing Ear (3) vs Nothing Ear (a)

The short verdict

Ear (a) edges it on score

The Ear (a) leads overall; pick the Ear (3) if its strengths below matter more to you.

Ear (3)

8.0

Ear (a)

8.6

Choose the Ear (3) if

Buyers who want distinctive design and solid midrange ANC buds.

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Choose the Ear (a) if

Budget buyers on iPhone or Android who want long battery life and some ANC.

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick theEar (3)1 win

−4,795 gLighter in the hand5 vs 4,800 g

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Why pick theEar (a)2 wins

+325%Longer listening time42.5 vs 10 h

−$70Cheaper today$59 vs $129

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound3 differences

Type

True wireless noise-cancelling earbuds

True Wireless In-Ear (TWS)

Driver type

Dynamic, PMI + TPU diaphragm

Dynamic

Driver size

0.47 in (12 mm)

0.43 in (11 mm)

Noise Control1 difference

Adaptive ANC

Yes

Battery2 differences

Battery life

10 h

42.5 h

Battery type

AAC: up to 10 h ANC off / 5.5 h ANC on; with case up to 38 h ANC off / 22 h ANC on

42.5 mAh

Connectivity2 differences

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.4

5.3

Codecs

AAC, SBC, LDAC

SBC,AAC,LDAC

Microphone1 difference

Microphone

Six MEMS microphones plus two voice pickup units; case Super Mic

Yes

Comfort & Build3 differences

Weight

5 g

4800 g

Water resistance

IP54 dust and water resistance for earbuds and case

IP54

Colors

White

Black, White, Yellow

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Ear (3) vs Ear (a)

Ear (a) edges it on score

Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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