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Nothing Ear
Get Nothing Ear for $109 if you want LDAC and LHDC 5.0 on an Android phone, plus noise cancelling and wireless charging.
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Nothing Ear, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
Product image from the Amazon listing.
In short
Get Nothing Ear for $109 if you want LDAC and LHDC 5.0 on an Android phone, plus noise cancelling and wireless charging. Nothing claims 45 dB of noise cancelling and uses an 11 mm ceramic driver. The buds last up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling off, or 40.5 with the case. Skip it if you're on an iPhone: LDAC and LHDC are Android codecs.
Who it is for
- Android listeners who care about Bluetooth sound quality. Ear plays LDAC and LHDC 5.0 as well as AAC and SBC, and Nothing pitches it for 24-bit Hi-Res Audio.
- Commuters who want noise cancelling, a Transparency mode for station announcements, and a case that charges on a wireless pad.
- Tinkerers. Nothing's app has a custom EQ, a personal sound profile, bass enhance and EQ profiles you can share.
Who should skip it
- Long-haul flyers. With noise cancelling on, Nothing rates the buds for 4 hours per charge and 18 with the case.
- Spatial audio or hearing-health shoppers. Nothing lists no spatial audio, hearing aid or hearing test for Ear.
What sets it apart
- Four codecs, including LDAC and LHDC 5.0, over Bluetooth 5.3.
- Smart ANC that Nothing puts at 45 dB, plus Transparency mode.
- A custom ceramic 11 mm driver, and Clear Voice Technology with 3 microphones per bud for calls.
- Wireless charging, an IP55 case and IP54 buds.
Caveats
- Nothing also lists 5 and 5.2 hours per charge, and 23 and 24 with the case, without saying which modes they cover.
- Tip sizes and a single bud's weight aren't given, so the ear-tip fit test is your guide to the seal.
Key specs
In the same order on every earbuds page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Sealed in-ear with a transparent stem | Nothing US store |
| Fit | Ear tips (sizes not listed); ear-tip fit test | Nothing US store |
| Driver | Custom ceramic 11 mm dynamic driver | Nothing US store |
| Noise cancelling | Smart Active Noise Cancellation; 45 dB, by Nothing's headline | Nothing US store |
| Transparency | Transparency mode | Nothing US store |
| Spatial / 360 audio | None listed; Nothing pitches 24-bit Hi-Res Audio instead | Nothing US storeHi-Res Audio is about resolution, not spatial sound. |
| Battery, buds | Up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling off; up to 4 hours with it on; 5 and 5.2 hours listed for modes Nothing doesn't name | Nothing US store |
| Battery, with case | Up to 40.5 hours with noise cancelling off; up to 18 hours with it on; 23 and 24 hours listed for unnamed modes | Nothing US store |
| Charging | USB-C; 10 minutes of charging ≈ 10 hours (noise cancelling off); LED charging status | Nothing US store |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Nothing US store |
| Water and dust, buds | IP54 | Nothing US storeNot a swim rating. |
| Water and dust, case | IP55 | Nothing US store |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; profiles RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP | Nothing US store |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | Nothing US store |
| Microphones and calls | Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud | Nothing US store |
| Controls | Pinch controls, customizable | Nothing US store |
| Multipoint | Dual connection | Nothing US store |
| Sensors | In-ear detection | Nothing US store |
| Weight, case | 51.9 g | Nothing US store |
| Dimensions, one bud | 29.4 × 24.1 × 21.7 mm | Nothing US store |
| Dimensions, case | 22 × 55.5 mm (height not given) | Nothing US store |
| Colors | Black, White | Nothing US store |
| Phone compatibility | Android 5.1 and above; iOS 11 and above, with app features on both | Nothing US store |
| Finding and pairing | Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair; Find my earbuds | Nothing US store |
| App and firmware | Custom EQ, personal sound profile, bass enhance, EQ profile sharing, firmware updates | Nothing US store |
| US price | $109 (Nothing US store) | Nothing US storeThe store price on 19 September 2026, not a dated launch price. |
| Price band | Midrange true wireless ($100–$200) | Based on the $109 US price |
| Availability | On sale for $109 at Nothing's US store in September 2026; not the older Ear (1) or Ear (2) | Nothing US store |
Nothing Ear extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| LHDC 5.0 | Supported alongside AAC, SBC and LDAC, on Android phones that support it | Nothing US store |
| 24-bit Hi-Res Audio | Nothing's headline claim for Ear's sound | Nothing US store |
| Dual connection | Stays connected to two devices at once | Nothing US store |
| Fast charging | 10 minutes ≈ 10 hours, noise cancelling off | Nothing US store |
| Lifecycle carbon | 2.91 kg CO2e | Nothing US storeNothing's own figure, not an independent score. |
| In the box | Earbuds and charging case; tip sizes and cable not listed; plastic-free packaging | Nothing US store |
Codecs, sound and noise cancelling
LDAC and LHDC 5.0 only help if your phone can send them. Both need an Android phone that supports them; an iPhone uses AAC instead. The driver is a custom ceramic 11 mm dynamic unit.
Smart ANC does the noise cancelling, with a 45 dB headline figure from Nothing, and Transparency mode lets outside sound in when you need it.
Battery and charging
| Mode | Buds | With case |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling off | Up to 8.5 hours | Up to 40.5 hours |
| Noise cancelling on | Up to 4 hours | Up to 18 hours |
| Other modes (not named) | 5 and 5.2 hours | 23 and 24 hours |
A 10-minute charge gives up to 10 hours with noise cancelling off, Nothing says. You can top up the case on a wireless pad or over USB-C, and an LED shows its charging status.
Fit, controls and calls
Ear is a sealed in-ear with Nothing’s transparent stem. Each bud measures 29.4 × 24.1 × 21.7 mm, and the case is 22 × 55.5 mm and weighs 51.9 grams. You pinch the stem to control playback, the controls can be customized, and in-ear detection is built in.
Dual connection keeps two devices paired at once, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair speed up pairing on Android and Windows, and Find my earbuds helps locate a lost pair.
Ear, Ear (a) or Ear (open)?
If you’re also looking at Nothing Ear (a) or the open-ear Nothing Ear (open), compare them on what Ear’s $109 buys: LHDC 5.0 on top of LDAC, Smart ANC, wireless charging and an IP55 case.
Price and colors
Nothing’s US store had Ear at $109 on 19 September 2026, in Black or White; Nothing doesn’t date the launch there. It puts Ear’s lifecycle footprint at 2.91 kg CO2e and ships it in plastic-free packaging. Store prices change, so check Nothing’s site before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Nothing US — Ear product page — accessed 2026-09-19
- Nothing — Ear product page — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is Nothing Ear the same as Ear (1) or Ear (2)?
No. Nothing Ear, with no number, is a separate model from the older Ear (1) and Ear (2), so their specs and reviews don't apply to it.
Can Nothing Ear connect to two devices at once?
Yes. Nothing lists dual connection, so the buds can stay linked to your phone and your laptop together.
What does Nothing's 45 dB claim mean?
It's Nothing's headline for how much noise Smart ANC can cut. Nothing publishes no chart or measurement method alongside it, so treat it as a claim.
Does Nothing Ear work with an iPhone?
Yes. Nothing lists iOS 11 and above, as well as Android 5.1 and above, with app features on both.
Official product page: Nothing Ear. Tech specs: Nothing Ear specs.