Nothing’s latest product redefines in-ear audio with a breakthrough Super Mic, plus the introduction of a metal design
Nothing today launched Ear (3), the next generation of its 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.
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 (a single use increase of 90 minutes vs Ear), 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) will be available in black and white for £179 / $179 / €179.
Global pre-orders begin 18 September 2025 at nothing.tech and select partners, with Open Sales in select regions starting 25 September 2025.
Ear (3) will soon be launched in India. Pricing and availability will be announced at a later date.
*All data in the foregoing document are values obtained by the Nothing laboratory and partners through tests carried out under controlled conditions. Actual data may vary owing to differences in individual products, software versions, application conditions, and environmental factors. All data is subject to actual usage.
London, UK – 18 September 2025
