I’ve had the absolute pleasure of testing both Ear and Ear (a) and I’ve been blown away with my experiences so far.
While audio reviewing certainly isn’t my strong suit, I’m still aware of what good audio is, and what bad audio is. To put it bluntly, I know what I like, and with audio being quite subjective, that’s certainly the most important thing.
Having used a variety of audio products at different price levels, including Nothings previous generations of Ear, I wanted share some comparisons as well as some good points and some areas for improvement.
Pros
- Solid all around audio performance, the bass especially is an area that has seen some improvement, partly aided by the new bass boost feature/algorithm.
- Vastly improved ANC over previous offerings
- Great battery life, improved over previous offerings
- Comfortable and very lightweight, more so than anything else I’ve tried
- Great build quality and design
Cons/areas for improvement
- No wireless charging
- No Advanced EQ or profile sharing. This is a shame to see, as with Ear (2) I’ve very much enjoyed trying community creations and seeing people’s unique preferences with sound.
- No personal sound profile. Certainly another feature I will miss. Personal sound profile in my experience has had a huge impact on my listening experiences, with certain frequencies being boosted to “tailor” the experience to my hearing.
- While the case is eye catching and unique, It is smaller and more compact, with the buds being much closer together when docked into place. This can be a bit fiddly at times, especially if you have big fingers.
Overall I’ve been very happy with my initial experience with Ear (a). While it’s a shame to see some preferred features missing, It’s great to see a solid, all around package with improvements in some key areas, especially since these are considered as the “cheaper option” for the everyday user.
Enjoy some photos of Ear (a) in stunning 🟡
