Ear (3): Cut through the noise

Rob ⚡️ · 2025-09-18T12:18:00+00:00

https://youtu.be/6aSHIYP9F2I **Today we're launching Ear (3)! The next generation of our flagship True Wireless Stereo category.** Ear (3) combines precision acoustics, a Super Mic in the case, and a fresh design language that for the first time integrates metal components into Nothing's signature transparent aesthetic, setting a new standard for personal audio. **Super Mic & Noise Cancellation** At the heart of Ear (3)'s innovation is Super Mic. Housed within the charging case, this dual-microphone system driven by ambient-filtering technology, focuses on your voice and cuts through surrounding noise up to 95 dB, ensuring crystal-clear calls in any environment. Super Mic can be activated by pressing the TALK button on the case, offering clarity for quick conversations or extended discussions. Outside of calls, you can also capture Essential Space ideas instantly by recording directly from the charging case with Super Mic with a press of the TALK button. Voice notes sync to Essential Space and are automatically transcribed (requires Nothing OS). Further enhancing call clarity, each earbud incorporates three directional microphones combined with a bone-conduction Voice Pick-up Unit. The VPU detects micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal, converting them into electrical signals for precise voice pickup. This system, less affected by environmental noise, works alongside a multi-channel AI environmental noise-cancellation system, trained on over 20 million hours of real-world audio, to isolate your voice and suppress wind noise, achieving wind noise reduction levels of over 25dB. Real-time Adaptive Noise Cancellation (up to 45 dB in the buds) adjusts to your surroundings every 600 milliseconds and monitors fit-related leakage every 1,875 milliseconds. It updates the cancellation profile continuously, so isolation stays consistent as you move. **Sound** With Real-time Adaptive Noise Cancellation and an upgraded 12mm dynamic driver, Ear (3) provides rich, natural sound. A patterned diaphragm results in a 20% larger radiating area when compared to the previous generation, boosting bass response by 4-6 dB and treble by up to 4 dB for a wider soundstage, cleaner highs, and rich mids. ‎ ![](https://cdn.nothing.community/2025-09-18/1758186643-819810-fera-product-earbud-duo-16x9-large.jpg "banner") **Design** Ear (3) introduces a refined design that stays unmistakably Nothing. The signature transparent casing reveals the intricate inner acoustic structure, complemented by polished metal accents. A custom Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) antenna, just 0.35 mm thick, improves total radiated power by 15% and signal sensitivity by 20%, ensuring strong connections on the move vs the previous generation - Ear, which launched in April 2024. The charging case is crafted from 100% recycled aluminium and finished through 27 precision processes. Nano injection moulding fuses metal and plastic, removing the need for glue and achieving tight tolerances for a seamless, compact unibody. **Performance** With an upgraded 55 mAh battery in each bud, users can enjoy up to 10 hours of listening (without ANC, single use increase of 90 minutes vs Ear 2024), extending to 38 hours with the case. A rapid 10-minute USB-C charge provides up to 10 hours of playback and built-in wireless charging offers added convenience. Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC ensures stable, detailed audio, while a low-latency mode reduces end-to-end delay to under 120 milliseconds for gaming and video. Ear (3) offers effortless pairing with Android (Google Fast Pair), iOS, and Windows (Microsoft Swift Pair). Via the Nothing X app, users can customise controls and select how to activate Essential Space or ChatGPT via the buds. Each earbud and the case are IP54-rated for resistance to dust, sweat, and light rain, ensuring durability for everyday use. ### **Price & Availability** Ear (3) is available now in black or white for £179 / $179 / €179 via [nothing.tech](https://nothing.tech) and select partners.

tokyo72

My Nothing Ear 3 has shipped. Hopefully arrive tomorrow 🙂

AndyN

I can’t fault the build quality on these, they’re great, but it still feels / sounds like you’re underwater when they’re in. I’ve tried setting custom sound profiles and every setting I can find but the pass through is still very poor sadly. I’m not sure if I’m ’using them wrong’ or something, but it feels and sounds like having two fingers in your ear, just like the older models did. Maybe that’s normal and the AirPods have just set my expectations too high for alternatives?

Santhoshk_WHpWJV0ZUy

Hi Nothing hardware Engineer,

I have been using nothing for almost 3 years… I have been using nothing ear 2 for a year and I have disappointed with the glue which you are using to stick the stem (cos, when user press on stem, it splits)… I have replace my ear once since it was in warrenty…now again the glue is off and branded service centres are not ready to accept to glue it again… my money is getting wasted…

For atleast nothing ear 4, have round or square tube and attach those with main head which improves durability. Also recommend to use aluminium stem and have round or rectangular cut and add transparent plastic from inside which will increase durability more…

ChristopherCostuna

Why is shipping taking such a long time to Australia?

MuditMittal

Rob ⚡️ Are Ear (3) and CMF Headphones Pro launching in India?

I have a plan to travel to US so would like to get them from there if there isn’t a India release

Branden_Ovnpgc45z9

I believe that the Nothing Ear 3 offers superior equalizer settings and sound quality compared to the AirPods Pro 3, along with its convenient press-to-talk features.

Jeffair728

The noise cancelling allows a lot of outside noise in. Do you have any suggestions or presets to try?

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