Nothing Ear (3a) Price, Specifications, and Availability

Would you pick the Nothing Ear (3a) over other TWS earbuds in its price range?

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Nothing has officially introduced the Nothing Ear (3a) as the latest addition to its audio lineup and positioned it just below the flagship Ear (3), bringing several meaningful upgrades while keeping the same transparent design that Nothing is known for. Here, Nothing added features to improve everyday usability with better ANC, clearer call quality, longer battery life, and a new audio Snapshot feature that can record voice notes and even phone calls directly from the earbuds. In this article, I'll discuss everything about this new TWS, including the expected Nothing Ear (3a) price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.

Key Highlights

Nothing Ear (3a) arrives with a 12mm dynamic driver tuned for rich and detailed sound.
It features upgraded Active Noise Cancellation that can block up to 45dB of ambient noise.
The earbuds debut a new Audio Snapshot feature for recording conversations and voice notes.
Bluetooth 6, Google Fast Pair, and dual-device connectivity ensure a smoother wireless experience.
Nothing claims the Ear (3a) can last up to 42 hours with the included charging case.

Nothing Ear (3a) Overview

Design and comfort

At first glance, the Nothing Ear (3a) looks familiar with the transparent charging case and stem -style earbuds design that we saw on previous Nothing audio products. However, you get a fresh new “Pink” color option alongside the existing “Black”, “White”, and “Yellow” finishes.

For comfortable use for long hours, these earbuds also has maintinted its lightweigh profile, where each of them measures just 4.53 grams. Alongside that, its charging case also measures only 40.92 grams, allowing you to comfortably carry them with you during your travel. Apart from that, Nothing Ear (3a) also carries an IP54 rating so that you don't have to worry much about damage from sweat during workouts, even when exposing it in light rain.

Audio and call quality

Under the hood, Nothing Ear (3a) comes with a 12mm dynamic driver with PMI and TUP diaphragm promising richer bass, balanced mids, and clearer vocals than the previous generation. These earbuds also support Hi-Res wireless audio with the LDAC codec, while AAC and SBC are also available for broader device compatibility.

Besides all, one of the noticeable upgrades that you can see in these earbuds is the Audio Snapshot feature. With a simple touch gesture, you can now instantly start recording conversations, meetings, or voice notes directly from the earbuds. And if you are wondering where this recording will be stored, then Nothing says that the earbuds use 32MB of built-in storage before syncing to the Nothing X app. You can also transcribe these recordings in the app using AI, while you have the option of phone call recording that could be useful for an interview or important conversation.

For calls, Nothing uses a six-microphone arrangement where each bud will feature 3-mics so that you get clear voice using the ENC to reduce background noise. This means you can comfortably use this earbud even in crowded surroundings.

ANC and App Compatibility

Moving on, the Nothing Ear (3a) offers up to 45dB ANC to block ambient noise, which is quite an upgrade from its previous generation buds. It also supports Adaptive ANC that automatically adjusts the noise cancellation level depending on your surroundings. Here you also get the transparency mode and low-latency mode for gaming, allowing you to switch as per your convenience.

Other than that, these earbuds also support dual-device connectivity, where you can use your phone and laptop simultaneously. And you can use Ear (3a) with both Android and iPhone through the Nothing X App. This app also offers customization of various features like touch gesture control, ANC level, EQ settings, and more.

Battery and Connectivity

In terms of battery, Nothing Ear (3a) packs a 55mAh cell in the buds and a 500mAh cell in the charging case. With this capacity, Nothing claims that you can comfortably use it for up to 10 hours without ANC, and that it can go up to 42 hours with the charging case. You also get up to 6 hours of playback on a single charge with the buds and up to 25 hours when paired with the charging case with ANC on.

For connectivity, Ear (3a) supports Bluetooth 6, and it also supports Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair for quicker pairing.

Nothing Ear (3a) Specifications:

Design: Ergonomic stem-style in-ear design, IP54 rating(buds), 64.8 x 48.95 x 22.8 mm(case), Transparent case design
Driver: 12mm dynamic driver with PMI+TPU diaphragm
Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 45dB ANC, Transparency Mode
Call Quality: 6-mic with AI noise reduction (3 per bud)
Audio Codecs: LDAC, AAC, SBC codec, Hi-Res Wireless certification
EQ Modes: 8-band EQ, Custom Equalizer, Static Spatial Audio
Connectivity: Bluetooth 6, Dual-device connection, Low-latency Gaming Mode
Companion App: Nothing X app (Android | iOS)
Battery Life:
- ANC Off: Up to 10 hours (earbuds), Up to 42 hours (with charging case)
- ANC On: Up to 6 hours (earbuds), Up to 25 hours (with charging case)
Fast Charging: 5 minutes of charging provides up to 1 hour of playback
Controls: Custom touch controls, customizable gestures, slide-based volume adjustment
Color Options: Pink, Black, White, Yellow

Nothing Ear (3a) Price in Nepal and Availability

Nothing Ear (3a) is launched globally and is priced at USD 99. However, Nothing has yet to announce its official launch in Nepal. If it launches here, we expect the Nothing Ear (3a) price in Nepal to start at NPR 19,999.