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From Arijit M,A passionate Content Creator, today i will share first experience and impression about the Nothing Ear(Open).Most earbuds block out the world. But for yoga, meditation, and everyday lifestyle use, I wanted something light, open, and comfortable.
That’s why I tried the new Nothing Ear (Open) — here’s my detailed first impression.
What’s Good / What Impresses:
Design & Comfort:The open-ear / open-fit style is quite freeing: the drivers don’t go into your ear canal, which means less pressure, less ear-fatigue. There’s a three-point balance system with silicone ear hooks that help keep the buds in place. The hooks distribute weight (since the bottom part houses battery) so wearing is more stable. Lightweight: each bud is ~8.1 grams. Feels light enough to forget you’re wearing them in many settings.
Battery Life: Very solid: ~8 hours of continuous music playback from the earbuds alone. With the charging case, it extends up to ~30 hours total. That’s strong for this kind of open-ear model. Fast-charge trick: ~10 minutes of charging gives around 2 hours of listening. Useful if you’re in a rush.
Features & Usability: Good call quality in many settings. Clear Voice 3.0 tech with dual mics. Users report that for voice calls, hearing your own voice is easier, and outgoing audio is reasonable.
Bluetooth 5.3, dual-device pairing supported. Good for switching between e.g. phone and laptop.
Decent resistance: IP54 rating on both buds and case (dust & splash protection). So okay for outdoor, casual use.
Sound & EQ (at moderate volume)
Surprisingly good sound given the open-ear design. Bass is better than many might expect for buds that don’t seal off the ear canal. Especially using the bass-boost or EQ presets. Mids and treble are fairly clear. Vocals, guitar, etc., perform well especially in quieter settings.
Yoga & Meditation: How They Hold Up
Awareness of surroundings: Big plus. Because the design is open-ear, you still hear ambient sound. For meditation (if guided or ambient), or yoga (in a studio, class, or outdoors), this is good — you can hear instructions, other people, nature. If the environment is noisy, ambient sound can interfere with calm or focus. You might find external sounds distracting unless volume is raised, which then may reduce the benefit of tranquility.
Comfort for long sessions: Users report being able to wear for truly extended periods (work, lifestyle, etc.). Ear hooks distribute weight; soft materials; you often “forget” wearing them. Because there’s a metal/aluminum bulb at the hook end, some pressure or discomfort can occur, especially around the ear rim or where the hooks touch cartilage after long use. Also, fit must be correct; otherwise small movements or shifts cause irritation.
Sound for meditation / calm playlists / guided sessions Mids and treble clarity are generally good; vocals or guided meditation voices are pretty intelligible. In quiet environments, the clarity is good. Bass is weak; tends to lose richness for low frequencies. If your meditation uses deeper soundscapes or ambient bass (tibetan bowls, drones), they’ll be less present. Also, because there is no ANC, external noise can intrude (traffic, wind, etc.).
Stability during gentle movement / yoga flows: For gentle flows, stretching, transitions, the ear hooks and design seem stable enough. Users report doing yoga or light movement with them without falling off. In more vigorous movement (fast flows, inversion, sweaty, or lying down), fit issues can appear: the buds may shift, lose slight alignment, decreasing sound quality or letting more ambient noise. Also sweat can make hooks/slip if they get wet. While IP54 helps, it’s splash/sweat, not full water-proofing.
Distraction and leakage:The design is such that people around you mostly won’t hear your audio at moderate volumes. Good for being considerate in shared yoga/meditation spaces. Leakage is still an issue at higher volumes; also volume needs to be higher in noisier conditions, which risks irritating people nearby. Also, the feeling of “audio leakage” can be psychologically distracting for some users (you’re always aware sound is leaking).
Lifestyle Use: What It’s Like in Everyday Life
Wearing them with glasses seems okay. The hook is designed to rest outside ear canal and around auricle; some users with glasses report minimal interference.
They feel stylish and get attention; the transparent aesthetic is a hook (pun intended). Good for those who care about design.
Battery is strong for daily life — commute + work + light use without frequent recharging.
Controls (pinch) are handy for volume / skipping etc. But some find pinch control a bit awkward or imprecise in certain cases.
Wearing them for work / calls: dual device pairing helps. Call clarity is okay, but background noise sometimes filters in, especially in busy places.
Based on the first-impressions, this is who the Nothing Ear (Open) are likely a great fit for:
People who want awareness of surroundings (walking, commuting, outdoors) but still want to listen to music/podcasts.
Those who find in-ear buds uncomfortable (ear canals, wax, irritation) and prefer something more open.
Users who want a “secondary” pair: e.g. in-ear for travel / noisy places, open-ear for home / office / gentle use.
Fans of design / aesthetics — the transparent look, the hooks, the style are appealing.
Users who don’t prioritize deep bass, ANC, or ultra high-fidelity codecs, but who value comfort, battery life, and versatility.
Thanks & regards by- @ArijitMishra
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