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nothingEar (a)ILLUSTRATIVE

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Research summary

Why it scores 7.6.

Most of the Ear, for two thirds the price. Across 2 cited sources and 4.380 owner reviews, the Nothing Ear (a) rates strongest on price fairness and performance, and weakest on repairability.

Where it falls short

  • No wireless charging
  • Case is plastic and scuffs
  • ANC is a step below the flagship

Specifications

Battery (ANC on)5.5 h
Noise cancellingGood, up to 45 dB
Water resistanceIP54 buds / IPX2 case
CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC
Case chargingUSB-C
ModelEar (a), B163
Released2024-04-18

Sources

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  • Nothing Ear (a) reviewSoundGuys · informs performance, price fairness
  • Nothing Ear (a) Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS · informs performance, build quality
Nothing · Earbuds

Nothing Ear (a)

Model Ear (a), B163

Best for

  • LDAC on a budget
  • Android owners
  • Anyone who liked the Ear but not the price

Avoid if

  • You want wireless charging
  • You need the very best ANC
Best delivered price99,00 €

Price plus delivery at Amazon DE — delivery is free.

Worth Score
7.6/10
DecentMedium confidence

Backed by a few sources. Treat small score gaps as noise. Weighted from 6 factors across 2 cited sources and 4.380 owner reviews (4.4/5). Expand any factor below to see what it is based on.

Price fairness
20% of score
9.2
1 source for price fairness
  • Nothing Ear (a) reviewSoundGuys
Build quality
20% of score
7.6
1 source for build quality
  • Nothing Ear (a) Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS
Performance
20% of score
8.4
2 sources for performance
  • Nothing Ear (a) reviewSoundGuys
  • Nothing Ear (a) Truly Wireless ReviewRTINGS
Longevity
20% of score
7.4

No published source yet — this rating is our own judgement.

Repairability
10% of score
3.8

No published source yet — this rating is our own judgement.

Support & warranty
10% of score
7.2

No published source yet — this rating is our own judgement.

Last updated 1 August 2026 · How we score products →

Price history

Not enough yet to tell you anything.

3 observations, recorded 28 July 2026. We have 3 observations over 0 days. We need at least 5, spanning at least 14 days, before a range tells you anything. Nothing here is a trend yet.

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