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Nothing Ear
Nothing Ear (3)
Choosing between the Nothing Ear and their successor, the Nothing Ear (3) depends on your priorities. They have more in common than not, but the Ear have a longer continuous battery life at 7.5 hours and a more reserved bass response that matches our target better overall. In contrast, the Ear (3)'s mic system is better (and there's a secondary mic system in the case). They're tuned with far more low-end and a brighter treble, which is polarizing. You can EQ either model, though. Their ANC is improved, too. They also come with a spatial audio feature. All that said, if you need a long-lasting set of buds, the 5.3-hour continuous battery life is a step backwards from the previous Ear.
Nothing Ear
Nothing Ear (3)
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