Tested using Methodology v2.1
Updated Mar 24, 2026 08:16 PM
Tested using Methodology v2.1
Updated Mar 24, 2026 08:18 PM
Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) are a somewhat more feature-full set of earbuds compared to the Nothing Ear (a), but they're very alike overall. The Ear (3) have a better mic system, noise isolation performance, and a higher IP54 rating (for the buds and case) compared to the IP54 for the buds and IPX2 rating for the Ear (a). That said, the bassy sound profile may be polarizing on the Ear (3), and it differs from the Ear (a)'s more balanced frequency response, which is a matter of taste. You can EQ either model, but only the Ear (3) have a spatial audio DSP, too.
Nothing Ear (a)
Nothing Ear (3)
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