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Nothing · Released January 1, 2024

Ear

Nothing's Ear (2024) is $69 at Nothing's US store, down from $149 at launch, with LDAC and 8 h 4 min in one test.

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8.0/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Nothing Ear (2024) at $69 from Nothing's US store (Oct 8, 2026; it launched at $149) if you want good-sounding Android earbuds with real features for less than Beats Solo Buds. They lasted 8 h 4 min per charge in one test, and you get LDAC and LHDC, IP54 buds, a wireless-charging case and a well-made companion app. Skip them if quiet matters most, because lab testing found the ANC mediocre, cutting most sounds by about 75%, and turning ANC on changes the sound. iPhone owners lose the LDAC advantage, and the newer Ear (3) is $99 at Nothing (Oct 8, 2026).

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Key specs
Connection
Wireless
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
ANC
Yes
Bluetooth
5.3
Battery
40 h
Driver
11 mm
Body
Weight
10.19 lb (4.62 kg)
IP rating
IP54
Colors
Black, White
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbuds · ANCBT 5.3 · 40 h
Weight10.19 lb (4.62 kg)IP54
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Nothing Ear (2024) at $69 from Nothing's US store (Oct 8, 2026; it launched at $149) if you want good-sounding Android earbuds with real features for less than Beats Solo Buds. They lasted 8 h 4 min per charge in one test, and you get LDAC and LHDC, IP54 buds, a wireless-charging case and a well-made companion app. Skip them if quiet matters most, because lab testing found the ANC mediocre, cutting most sounds by about 75%, and turning ANC on changes the sound. iPhone owners lose the LDAC advantage, and the newer Ear (3) is $99 at Nothing (Oct 8, 2026).

Best for

Android users who want good sound and LDAC on a budget.

Not for

Commuters who need strong noise canceling.

Main strength8 h 4 min per charge in one test
Main weaknessANC is mediocre, cutting about 75% of most sounds
Reasons to buy
8 h 4 min per charge in one test
LDAC and LHDC support
Wireless charging case and IP54 buds
Well-made companion app
Reasons to avoid
ANC is mediocre, cutting about 75% of most sounds
Turning on ANC changes the sound
Low maximum volume
No XL ear tips in the box
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys8.1/10
Article · Full reviewNothing Ear reviewChase Bernath · Nov 2024

Feature-rich earbuds tested in the lab and day to day.

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TechRadar4/5
Article · Full reviewNothing Ear review: the third-generation wireless earbuds bring major upgradesTom Bedford · Jun 2024

Bass-forward sound and big upgrades, but not quite top-tier.

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CNET7.8/10
Article · Full reviewNothing Ear Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2024) Review: Upgraded on the InsideDavid Carnoy · Apr 2024

Same see-through look, with improvements inside for the third generation.

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SoundGuysNothing Ear Review: Apple, Bose, and Sony Should Be Worried...Watch on YouTube ↗
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Product data

Full specifications

28 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Sound

Driver type
Dynamic
Driver size
0.43 in (11 mm)

Noise Control

Adaptive ANC
✓
Ambient / transparency
✓

Battery

Total with case
40
Wireless charging
✓
Fast charging
✓

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless
Codecs
SBC,AAC,LDAC,LHDC
Multipoint
✓

Microphone

Microphone
Yes

Comfort & Build

Water resistance
IP54
Colors
  • Black
  • White

Launch

Released
2024
Launch price
149
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