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Nothing Ear (3) Review: Buy them for the sound, not for the battery life

Nothing Ear (3) Deliver extraordinary Audio, But Power Users Shoudl‌ Note ⁣Battery Limitations

AMSTERDAM, ⁣NETHERLANDS – ⁢October 8, 2025 04:36:13 CET – Nothing’s latest audio offering, the Ear (3) wireless earbuds, launched today, prioritizing sound quality and a‍ refined design.‍ While boasting advanced features like adaptive⁢ active noise cancellation and high-resolution audio certification, the earbuds’‍ battery performance presents a trade-off for audiophiles ⁢seeking a premium listening⁣ experience. This release arrives as the competitive wireless ⁢earbud market continues to expand, with consumers demanding both sonic⁢ fidelity and all-day usability.The Ear (3) aims to capture a segment prioritizing audio excellence,⁣ even if it means ⁤more frequent charging.

The⁢ Nothing Ear (3) targets discerning listeners who value⁤ immersive sound and seamless connectivity. Priced at €179, these earbuds feature Bluetooth‍ 5.4 with ‌multipoint ⁤pairing, supporting AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs. Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair ‌integration⁣ streamline the ​setup process ‌for Android and Windows users. However,​ potential⁤ buyers​ should carefully consider the‌ battery​ life specifications, which vary​ substantially depending‌ on ANC usage and codec selection.

Key Specifications

* ⁢ Active​ Noise Cancellation (ANC): Up to 45 dB of‍ adaptive noise‌ reduction.
* ‌ Water Resistance: IP54 rated ⁣dust and sweat‍ resistance ​for both earbuds and the charging case.
* Battery ⁢Life: 55 mAh (per earbud), 500 ⁣mAh (charging case).
​ ‌ * ⁣ Playback Time (AAC): 5.5 hours (with ANC), 10 hours (without ANC).
‍ * Playback Time (LDAC): 3.5 hours (with ANC), 5.5⁢ hours (without ANC).
⁢ * Total Playback Time (with case): 22 hours (AAC‌ with ANC), 8 hours (LDAC with ANC).
* Talk Time: 4-5 hours ​(earbuds), 15.5-19 hours (earbuds + ⁢case).
* ‌ Charging: ⁢ 5‌ minutes charge provides 1 hour playback (earbuds, without ANC); 10 minutes charge provides 10 hours playback (earbuds + case, without ANC); 70 ​minutes for full wired charge;​ 120⁢ minutes‌ for full ⁣wireless charge.
* Wireless ​Technology: Bluetooth 5.4, ⁤Multipoint,‌ Codecs: AAC, ​SBC, ⁤LDAC.
* ​ Additional‍ Features: Carrying detection, Hi-Res Audio ‌certification.

The ⁢Nothing Ear (3) are available⁣ for purchase at Bol.com and directly from Nothing’s website ‍(https://nl.nothing.tech/products/ear-3).

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