The premium Nothing Ear is priced at PhP8,990, while the more affordable Nothing Ear(a) retails for PhP6,290.
In an exciting development for audio enthusiasts and tech-savvy consumers, Nothing, the London-based consumer technology brand, has officially launched its highly anticipated audio products, Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a), in the Philippines through an exclusive partnership with Digital Walker.
A Culmination of Consistent Refinement
Representing a culmination of consistent refinement in design and engineering over the past three years, Nothing’s newest audio products offer a premium user experience for both audiophiles and everyday listeners alike. The company has streamlined its product naming convention, stripping back the numbers to center the focus around the product and the user experience. The Nothing Ear is built for those seeking the best sound quality, while the Nothing Ear(a) caters to those in search of the ultimate daily audio companion.
“By integrating ChatGPT with Nothing earbuds, including the new Nothing Ear and Ear(a), and with Nothing OS, we’ve taken our first steps towards change, and there’s more to come,” said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-Founder of Nothing. “As always, we look forward to feedback from our community.”
Nothing Ear: Sound, Evolved
A refinement of the acclaimed Ear(2), the Nothing Ear preserves and evolves the company’s iconic transparent earbud design to deliver Nothing’s best-ever audio experience, offering richer sound without compromising on performance.
Sound Quality Engineered for Audiophiles
Engineered with audiophiles in mind, the Nothing Ear boasts Nothing’s most advanced driver system to date, featuring a custom 11mm dynamic driver with premium materials carefully selected to deliver the most authentic and clear sound. This includes a ceramic diaphragm for overall richness and crisper highs. Nothing has improved the dual-chamber design from the Ear(2) with two additional vents to improve airflow, resulting in clearer sound.
The Nothing Ear supports the LHDC 5.0 and LDAC codecs for high-resolution streaming over Bluetooth, resulting in powerfully pure audio. It can reach up to 1 Mbps 24 bit/192 kHz with LHDC 5.0 (Low Latency High-Definition Audio Codec) and up to 990 kbps and frequencies up to 24 bit/96 kHz with LDAC.
Customizable Sound Experience
Nothing’s Advanced Equaliser provides more customization through a simple graphical interface on the Nothing X app. Users can elevate their listening experience with Q Factor and frequency control, as well as create separate profiles for different genres. When an individual creates a Personal Sound Profile on the Nothing X app, the data recorded is used in real-time to adjust equalizer levels based on the hearing test results.
Advanced Noise Cancellation
The Nothing Ear features Nothing’s most effective and intelligent noise-canceling capabilities. The new Smart ANC algorithm checks for noise leakage between the earbuds and the ear canal and adds more noise cancellation accordingly. The Ear also accounts for background distractions with Adaptive ANC, which automatically applies one of three noise cancellation levels: high, medium, and low. At 45 dB, the Ear offers noise cancellation that is almost two times that of the Ear(2). With a bandwidth of up to 5000 Hz, the Ear can effectively detect and reduce more challenging sounds.
Impressive Battery Life and Performance
Powered to go further, the Ear’s compact custom driver allows for a larger battery, resulting in battery life that lasts 25% longer than the Ear(2) – lasting up to 40.5 hours after a full charge with the charging case or 8.5 hours of non-stop playback. For quick power-ups, the Ear supports wireless charging at 2.5W. Ten minutes of fast charge provides ten hours of listening time with the case.
The Ear features Nothing’s most advanced Clear Voice Technology yet, with a new talk mic design that allows for less obstruction when speaking on a call. A new additional airway has been added on the stem, reducing wind interference by 60% compared to the Ear(2).
Users can seamlessly switch between devices in real-time with Dual Connection. With Low Lag Mode, the Ear can reduce audio lag compared to normal use, depending on the connection with the other end device for seamless gaming. Pinch controls are accessible to skip tracks, alternate between noise cancellation modes, and adjust volume.
Nothing Ear(a): Let’s Play
Made for every part of every day, the Nothing Ear(a) is designed for music lovers. With a head-turning design and powerful noise-canceling technology, it’s the ultimate daily audio companion.
Designed in London with a Fresh Bubble Design
Designed in London and in true signature fashion, the Ear(a) features Nothing’s transparent design but takes a new direction with a fresh bubble design and yellow color. With soft contours and a slim rectangular frame, the Ear(a) feels as good in the pocket as it does in the palm.
Hello, Yellow!
The Ear(a) yellow is Nothing’s first product in a color outside of black and white. Not only does yellow perfectly complement the playfulness of the Ear(a)’s design, but it is a color that, by theory, aligns with Nothing’s value of transparency. If one strips back how colors are built, they are left with the primary colors. This purist approach to color led Nothing to the Ear(a) yellow – a vivid and playful audio product.
Advanced Noise Cancellation
With Nothing’s new Smart ANC algorithm, the Ear(a) checks the seal within one’s ear canal for noise leakage and generates more noise cancellation to block out as much noise as possible. Adaptive ANC detects distractions in your environment and automatically applies high, medium, or low noise cancellation levels to your surrounding noise.
At 45 dB, the Ear(a) offers noise cancellation that is almost two times that of the Ear(2). Additionally, with a bandwidth of up to 5000 Hz, the Ear(a) can effectively detect and reduce more challenging sounds.
Powerful Sound Performance
The Ear(a)’s new driver delivers 2.5x more transient power that takes advantage of Nothing’s game-changing dual-chamber design. This increase in power delivers an even deeper and more powerful bass performance.
To protect sound details, the Ear(a) is Hi-Res Audio Certified. It can stream high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 24 bit/96 kHz and is compatible with the widely supported LDAC codec* for high-resolution streaming over Bluetooth.
Long-Lasting Battery and Seamless Connectivity
The Ear(a)’s 500 mAh battery in the charging case and 46 mAh battery in each bud allow users to get up to 42.5 hours of music playback after a full charge with the charging case. For speedy power-ups, the Ear(a) can Fast Charge for ten minutes and deliver ten hours of music playback (with the case and ANC turned off).
For easy activity switching, the Ear(a) can be connected to two devices at the same time. Like the Ear, the Ear(a)’s Low Lag Mode reduces audio lag compared to normal use, depending on the connection with the other end device. Pinch controls are accessible to skip tracks, switch between noise cancellation modes, and adjust volume.
ChatGPT Integration: Advancing AI in Consumer Tech
Guided by a mission to advance consumer tech products’ transition to AI, as well as simplify and enhance the user experience, Nothing has integrated its earbuds and Nothing OS with ChatGPT to offer users instant access to knowledge directly from the devices they use most: earbuds and smartphones.
Through the new integration, users with the latest Nothing OS and ChatGPT installed on their Nothing phones will be able to pinch-to-speak to the most popular consumer AI tool in the world directly from Nothing earbuds, including the newly launched Ear and Ear(a). Nothing will also improve the Nothing smartphone user experience in Nothing OS by embedding system-level entry points to ChatGPT, including screenshot sharing and Nothing-styled widgets. For more details about the rollout, please visit nothing.tech.
Pricing and Availability
The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) are now available in the Philippines through an exclusive drop with Digital Walker. The premium Nothing Ear is priced at PhP8,990, while the more affordable Nothing Ear(a) retails for PhP6,290.
FAQ:
Q: What are the key differences between Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a)?
A: The Nothing Ear is designed for audiophiles seeking the best sound quality, featuring a custom 11mm dynamic driver with premium materials, support for high-resolution audio codecs like LHDC 5.0 and LDAC, and advanced noise cancellation capabilities. The Nothing Ear(a), on the other hand, is tailored for everyday listeners, offering a more affordable option with a fresh bubble design, powerful noise cancellation, and Hi-Res Audio certification.
Q: How do I access the ChatGPT integration on Nothing earbuds?
A: To access ChatGPT on your Nothing earbuds, you’ll need to have the latest Nothing OS and ChatGPT installed on your Nothing phone. Once set up, you can pinch-to-speak to ChatGPT directly from the Ear or Ear(a) earbuds.
Q: What is the battery life of Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a)?
A: The Nothing Ear offers up to 40.5 hours of battery life with the charging case or 8.5 hours of non-stop playback. The Nothing Ear(a) provides up to 42.5 hours of music playback with the charging case.
Q: Where can I purchase Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) in the Philippines?
A: The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear(a) are available in the Philippines through an exclusive drop with Digital Walker, both in-store and online.
Giancarlo Viterbo is a Filipino Technology Journalist, blogger and Editor of gadgetpilipinas.net, He is also a Geek, Dad and a Husband. He knows a lot about washing the dishes, doing some errands and following instructions from his boss on his day job. Follow him on twitter: @gianviterbo and @gadgetpilipinas.
