Ear (1)

I testes the first nothing ear buds ans honestly i cant say i liked them too much, u endes up returning because one of them failed so soon and I didnt get them again

Nothing ear 1, 4 years later, still sounds great

The entire wireless vs wired thing is completely pointless. Good sound is good sound, period. Also, you are definitely a basshead, or at the very least a fan of very dark tuning. There are some treble peaks on the Chu 2 and the EDX Pro but both of these have a good amount of bass to them, they are V-Shaped. I can understand not liking the amount of treble they have on them but saying there's "no depth to the sound" while loving the Nothing Ear 1, which has a huge dip in the 1k to 3k region and a peak at 5k seems baffling to me. How the hell do you define depth? And how in Crin's name do you claim to love a balanced sound when the Nothing Ear is one of the more aggressive V-Shaped TWS' to ever hit the market? Warm tuning is pretty common so I think you just bought the wrong product. Twice. If you want bass boosted neutral tuned set you don't go with a V-Shaped one. Twice.

The entire wireless vs wired thing is completely pointless. Good sound is good sound, period. Also, you are definitely a basshead, or at the very least a fan of very dark tuning. There are some treble peaks on the Chu 2 and the EDX Pro but both of these have a good amount of bass to them, they are V-Shaped. I can understand not liking the amount of treble they have on them but saying there's "no depth to the sound" while loving the Nothing Ear 1, which has a huge dip in the 1k to 3k region and a peak at 5k seems baffling to me. How the hell do you define depth? And how in Crin's name do you claim to love a balanced sound when the Nothing Ear is one of the more aggressive V-Shaped TWS' to ever hit the market? Warm tuning is pretty common so I think you just bought the wrong product. Twice. If you want bass boosted neutral tuned set you don't go with a V-Shaped one. Twice.

"Better experience" is debatable Obviously depends on what you value, but being able to plug 3.5mm jack and USB C audio is great. The analog buttons are the very best and that for me is the better experience. I have small earbuds which do their job for sports, and portability, but for everything else the NH(1) is my defacto choice

Hi all, I’m looking to replace my current earbuds and wanted to get some advice before buying again. **Context:** I’ve owned both **Nothing Ear (1) and Nothing Ear (2)** and really liked the overall concept. I picked them up quite early when they weren’t as mainstream, and I was a big fan of the **skeletal/transparent design** — it felt unique and stylish compared to most other options. They also fit me really well (the multiple ear tip sizes worked well for my small ears), which is a big plus for me. However, I’ve had durability issues over time. My current pair has developed faults (case magnets failing, one earbud not charging properly), so I’m now looking for something more reliable. **What I’m looking for:** * Comfortable fit for **small ears** (very important) * Good sound quality for everyday listening * Strong build quality / reliability * Suitable for **daily use + light running** * Clean, stylish design (I do care about how they look — not a fan of bulky or overly “sporty” earbuds) **Usage:** * Music, YouTube, everyday listening * Walking, commuting * Running (Zone 2) **Budget:** Up to \~£150–£200 **What I’ve looked at so far:** * **Sony WF-1000XM5** – seem highly rated, but unsure if they’ll fit smaller ears comfortably * **Jabra Elite 8 Active** – look durable and practical, but possibly more sport-focused than I need **Things I’ve noticed:** * AirPods don’t fit my ears well * Nothing Ear fit me well and I liked the design, but reliability let them down **Questions:** * What are the best earbuds in this price range that cater for **smaller ears**? * Are the **Sony XM5 worth it** for my use case, or overkill? * Are the **Jabra Elite 8 Active** too sport-focused for everyday use? * Any earbuds with a similar **comfortable fit + stylish design** to Nothing Ear, but better durability? Appreciate any advice or suggestions👍