Nothing has finally launched its new product, dubbed the Nothing Ear (open), entering the category of open wearable stereo (OWS) earbuds. As revealed earlier today, the design of the Nothing Ear (open) earbuds aligns with previously leaked images, matching expectations based on earlier reports. Put differently, the earbuds let the user be aware of his or her environment. They can be used for commute or as earbuds while performing outdoor exercises.
Open Sound Technology
The Nothing Ear (open) comes with the open version of Open Sound Technology, a style for balancing audio performance and awareness of the environment. It will deliver audio while having one be less isolated from sounds of the environment. This design will benefit those who are interested in staying connected to their environment while still listening to their music.
Custom audio engineering
The earbuds carry a patented diaphragm with a coat of titanium and an ultra-light driver, which means that it produces minimal distortion of both low and high frequencies. There is also minimal distortion of the audio feed as the stepped design involves. The nickel-titanium ear hook also is pliable and flexible.
AI-enhanced sound and ChatGPT integration
According to Nothing, the Ear (open) comes equipped with AI-enhanced sound processing, trained on over 28 million noise scenarios, and its idea is to adapt audio according to the environment for an optimized listening experience. Alongside that, earbuds integrate with the own platform of ChatGPT and will offer voice-activated assistance to users for the management of tasks or access in real-time to information.
Clear voice technology for calls
The Nothing Ear (open) come with Clear Voice Technology. The point is to minimize the background noises so that the calls become clearer. This may be a normal perk of allowing clear-voiced communication even in noisy places.
Battery life and quick charging
The Nothing Ear (open) provides up to 30 hours of playback or up to 24 hours of talk time with a charging case. The company claims the earbuds can deliver about 2 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.
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Nothing Ear (open) specifications
- Drivers: 14.2 mm dynamic driver, Titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate with patent-pending design
- Noise Cancellation: Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation with 3-mics, improved wind noise resistance
- Sound Enhancement: Automatic Bass Enhance algorithm
- Controls: Pinch controls for play/pause, skip forward, skip back, answer/hang up calls, reject calls, switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode, launch assistant, control volume
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, AAC, SBC codecs, compatible with Android 5.0 and later, iOS 13 and later, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Dual Connection
- Latency: 120 ms Low Lag Mode (Automatically enabled in Nothing Phones, can be enabled from app for others)
- Battery: 64mAh battery in buds (offers up to 8 hours playback, 6 hours of talk time), 635mAh charging case (offers up to 30 hours total playback, 24 hours of talk time)
- Fast charging: 10 mins for 2 hours playback
- Audio Customization: Advanced Equalizer with profile sharing
- AI Integration: ChatGPT integration
- Water Resistance: IP54 rating for buds and case
- Dimensions: Earbud: 51.3 × 41.4 × 14.4 mm ; Charging box: 125.9 × 44 × 19 mm
Pricing and availability
The Nothing Ear (open) comes in White, and it is priced at $149 in the U.S., £129 in the UK, €149 in Europe, and ₹17,999 in India. The global availability for both devices will begin on October 1st with pre-orders starting now on nothing.tech. You can also purchase Nothing Ear (open) in person on September 28th at Soho Drop in London.
Watch the official launch here: