Nothing - Ear (2024)

Test out the Nothing Ear 2024. They sound great! More than loud enough! And sound good on calls 👌🏽

I've had the Nothing Ear 2024 model for about 6 months now and they are hands down the best earbuds I've ever owned. They sound fantastic especially for the price and punch above their weight. The white version I purchased look very modern and stylish. The Nothing X app doesn't suck like many earbud apps do and has some cool features like an ear tip fit test as well as an option to test your hearing ability in order to tune sound specifically for your ears. Hearing loss, aging, certain frequencies, etc affect sound quality. **I'm 31 and the improvement between the default tuning and the custom tuning after completing the hearing test was massive. Make sure to complete the hearing test if you get these instead of sticking with the default tuning.** These earbuds don't cause my ears to feel fatigued after long sessions and I never have to turn the volume above 30% during video and music playback. The battery life is also very good when compared to the original Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earbuds I upgraded from which only lasted 4 hours, where very large, and were twice the price of the Nothing Ear when they launched. Without ANC I easily get around 9 hours while using LHDC out of the Nothing Ear 2024. I don't regularly use ANC but the times I've used it I've gotten around 5 hours total which isn't that great to be honest. I find the clear charging case cool looking and it provides a great amount of charging (up to 40hrs according to Nothing). I got my first call while wearing them the other day and was surprised at how good they sounded but full disclosure the call was from someone who was in the same house and this was after the most recent firmware update which improved the call audio quality IIRC. I don't have much experience using earbuds for calls so I can't say how it compares to other earbuds. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile (I'm more of a videophile) but I do care about audio quality. I'd consider my knowledge about audio to be intermediate. Like I mentioned earlier I upgraded from the original Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earbuds. I use Audioengine HD3 speakers on my gaming PC and try to listen to the best possible audio quality using high quality codecs whenever possible. I listen to a large variety of genres and the Nothing Ear sound very clear for all of them. I'm a metalhead at heart and the vocals don't drown out the instruments or vice versa. The default bass setting is set to 3 out of 5. I left it at 3 which works for for me and doesn't sound too bass-heavy. I'm an Android user but these earbuds have been designed to work well with Apple devices too. Plus if you get the white version it matches the Apple aesthetic if you care about that. I haven't had issues with Bluetooth connection loss or glitches nor have I had any audio delay issues while watching videos. **Things I don't like, would change, or don't care about:** Chat-GPT integration. I've never used it and probably never will. Competitors have longer lasting ANC battery life. Transparency isn't awful but could be better. IP54 water and dust-resistance is less than what competitors offer. ANC changes the audio quality and can feel/sound kind of weird which could bother some people. The naming scheme for Nothing's earbuds is FUCKING STUPID. Seriously it's awful and I could easily see someone that doesn't know much about technology purchasing an older model for themselves or a loved one without realizing it. When I was doing research to decide if I would get these earbuds I had problems Googling the newest model, finding the right page for the newest model on Nothing's own website, and finding the correct model to purchase on Amazon. Not to mention trying to find the correct reviews and comparisons. I resorted to calling them the Nothing Ear 2024 for this review. For clarification these are the earbuds I purchased: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Ear-Wireless-Integration-Headphones/dp/B0CXPSBKVR If you don't mind sacrificing a few things the cheaper Nothing Ear (a) which launched alongside the Nothing Ear 2024 are an excellent choice: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Ear-Integration-Cancelling-Equaliser/dp/B0D2XYTB85?th=1&psc=1 You'll sacrifice some audio quality (the Nothing Ear 2024 have ceramic diaphragm drivers vs the Nothing Ear a's standard drivers), have less customization options, get a less advanced equalizer and personalized sound profile, but you'll get better battery life at a lower price. The lower priced Nothing Ear (a) offer excellent value and are not that far behind the Nothing Ear 2024 when it comes to performance. The yellow version looks sick too! There are a few other slight differences between both models that I can't remember but you can Google those. Of course this is all my opinion but the majority of official reviews and user reviews I've seen have been positive (with some valid criticism) for both models. I'm very happy with these earbuds and recommend them.

The Nothing Ear are better than the AirPod Pro 2 in every way except ANC and transparency. Soundguys are pretty good at reviewing earbuds and they gave the Nothing Ear an 8.1 vs the AirPod Pro 2s 7.6. [https://www.soundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404/](https://www.soundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404/) https://www.soundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938/

They're definitely worth getting still. They're less than 1 year old. I'm sure the next model is coming soon but might as well get the current model or wait for a price drop.

Make sure you complete the audio test! Don't leave it on the default tuning. You won't be disappointed!

Got the Nothing ears did the seal test and hearing test and set the equalizer with enhanced bass and god damn these are amazing.. crushes the soundcore liberty 4 not even close and compared to my cheap soundcore p40i these are better with clean deep bass and mids and highs do not get drowned out.. really great buds.. but it made me still appreciate my p40i because they’re not that far off if you tinker with equalizer and also do the hearing test.. but as much as you tinker with it on p40i these Nothing Ear still beat them.. but in a budget p40i are $50 are really good.. the Nothing Ears are very comfortable ..p40i do give ear fatigue after long time of wear.. that’s what the Liberty 4’s have going for them but sound quality like I said are mid range. But I’m really pleased with these just worried about pinching controls and how that’ll hold up!! But I would strongly recommend to people for sure!!

Good to know I feel pretty confident on my decision to pick Nothing Ear over AirPod Pro 2 I’m more interest in sound and Bass then ANC and Transparency feature.. and for the price of 129 compared to AirPod pro 2 190 now on amazon I think it is right decision.. thanks again for info..

I just got these and bought some other high end tws over the years (APP2, PI8, PI7 S2, etc) These are all around the best buds ive used. I'm astonished how they've gotten them this good at any price, the EQ is nuts, and they respond very well to EQ, the driver is quick and detailed. Comfort, ANC, all features rock. What an achievement.

The design is gorgeous for sure. Sound has come a good way, I also got the PI8 and the Nothing my be better lol... Yeah it's gotten a lot better, i'd say top tws are now equalling $40 or so wired iems, before none could even beat a CHU. My Moondrop May are still noticably better, and my Supermix 4 are another league entirely. BUt these still sound great for on the go.

I'd add nothing ear 2024 as mid range instead of ear(a). It's £120 but often drops to £100 on Amazon and sounds very good indeed, plus features and case are awesome. I've owned most of the big guys including the recent PI8, and the nothing ears are up there

The noise cancellation at the maximum level is very good, although it could be improved and due to the issue of transparency it seems to me that this is the negative point since I have the JBL tune BUDS that have 4 microphones and the transparency is very good but not really in the Nothing.

I just bought them and I assure you that the new ones will barely come out and there will be changes, if I were you I would buy them right now!

Well, I tell you that the Nothing that 2024 has very brutal and deep bass.

if you dont care about mic quality and ANC then there is no earbuds in the range that beat the nothing Even call quality is fine but ANC is just meh.. The sound quality it provides for the price point is awesome.

They sound so good. The ANC is good for me but maybe I get a great fit? Not top tier but really good

I prefer the sound quality of the nothing ear although both are good. Nothing ears are the best sound quality I’ve heard and I’ve tried most of the high end brands

Hehe az100 is far superior, but i like ear 2024

Ok that's your opinion 👍, 2024 is good with sound personalization, but az100 secret: you need to set 250 band to -2, az 100 is then miles better.. i am currently using az 100 as i am writing , will now switch to 2024 to check it again.

Many people said this when 2024 is set to sound personalization: the sound is good, but in some songs you can hear a hissing noise at certain frequencies.

I'm currently listening to 2024, they're phenomenal, I must say. The sound is very sharp, but the AZ100 gives me a fuller and more rounded sound.

I don’t get why there’s so much polarization and misinformation about wireless earbuds these days. YouTubers have to do their job and push certain narratives because their livelihood depends on it. The point is, false information is being spread. But don’t get me wrong—there were plenty of models released a year or two ago that were cheaper, didn’t have strong marketing, and just disappeared from the market. I get that wireless earbuds aren’t just about sound—they’re also about ANC and other features. But it’s crazy how a model with worse sound quality can show up today and get hyped as the best thing ever, while you’ve got models like the $35 SoundPEATS Engine4 that perform exceptionally well for their price. For example, I tested the Nothing Ear 2024 for a full day against the PI8. Sure, the PI8 might be slightly better in some songs, but we’re talking about less than a 5% difference. In some cases, the Nothing Ears actually sound better. The key is knowing how to tweak your earbuds, like using custom EQ settings or extra bass. I feel like today’s YouTube reviewers are just way too focused on the business side of things. Then you have random people jumping into the conversation with no real knowledge. Yes, the PI8s are top-tier, and so are the Nothing Ear 2024 and Technics, but the Engine4 with memory foam tips sounds almost as good—and it’s only $35! The problem is, YouTubers base their opinions too much on price. That’s where you get the classic “great sound for the price” comment. If a $100 earbud suddenly cost $300, they’d call it the best sound ever. So, trust people with real experience and don’t fall for paid reviews.

Many people have asked me how I set up my Nothing Ear headphones for sound, so here it is: turn Bass Extra off—this is extremely important, it *must* be off. I'm sorry, but it has to be off because it introduces noise. You can adjust the bass later. After that, set the EQ to your preference. One very important thing: do a personal sound test. Turn on Immersion at 15%.  I don’t get it—I have the PI8, Momentum 4, and AZ80, and I can afford to buy headphones. But the point is the sound, and people lie about it.

I don’t get why there’s so much polarization and misinformation about wireless earbuds these days. YouTubers have to do their job and push certain narratives because their livelihood depends on it. The point is, false information is being spread. But don’t get me wrong—there were plenty of models released a year or two ago that were cheaper, didn’t have strong marketing, and just disappeared from the market. I get that wireless earbuds aren’t just about sound—they’re also about ANC and other features. But it’s crazy how a model with worse sound quality can show up today and get hyped as the best thing ever, while you’ve got models like the $35 SoundPEATS Engine4 that perform exceptionally well for their price. For example, I tested the Nothing Ear 2024 for a full day against the PI8. Sure, the PI8 might be slightly better in some songs, but we’re talking about less than a 5% difference. In some cases, the Nothing Ears actually sound better. The key is knowing how to tweak your earbuds, like using custom EQ settings or extra bass. I feel like today’s YouTube reviewers are just way too focused on the business side of things. Then you have random people jumping into the conversation with no real knowledge. Yes, the PI8s are top-tier, and so are the Nothing Ear 2024 and Technics, but the Engine4 with memory foam tips sounds almost as good—and it’s only $35! The problem is, YouTubers base their opinions too much on price. That’s where you get the classic “great sound for the price” comment. If a $100 earbud suddenly cost $300, they’d call it the best sound ever. So, trust people with real experience and don’t fall for paid reviews.

Many people have asked me how I set up my Nothing Ear headphones for sound, so here it is: turn Bass Extra off—this is extremely important, it *must* be off. I'm sorry, but it has to be off because it introduces noise. You can adjust the bass later. After that, set the EQ to your preference. One very important thing: do a personal sound test. Turn on Immersion at 15%.  I don’t get it—I have the PI8, Momentum 4, and AZ80, and I can afford to buy headphones. But the point is the sound, and people lie about it.

In LDAC the Nothing 2024 sound *way* better than their price. I consider them almost on par with Sennheiser and Technics. Obviously that doesn't help much for OP's iPhone though.

In the "budget doesn't matter" category: Devialet Gemini 2, Denon Perl Pro, BeoPlay EX In the more reasonably priced but still expensive/premium category: Sennheiser MTW4, Technics AZ80, Status Between 3ANC, Jabra Elite 10 or 8 (Gen 2 if possible) Also worth a look (less expensive but still pretty bassy and high quality sound): OnePlus Buds 2 Pro, OnePlus Buds 3, Nothing Ear (latest 2024 version).

I'm not sure, the latest version is the only Nothing Ear I have.

[Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPQKHR3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) bought them a few months ago, absolutelyrics love them super punchy bass, decent noise canceling, pinch controls so you don't accidentally skip or pause music, i get about 6 hrs of batter life per bud, no noise canceling. Highly recommend.

If you liked the [Sennheiser CX400 BT](https://amzn.to/4kMvU0D) and want something wireless with a similar clean, rich sound under $100, I’d take a hard look at the [Soundcore Liberty 4 NC](https://amzn.to/4iz06Li). They’ve got gummy-style tips that fit snug without being bulky, great ANC for the price, and the sound is really customizable through the app. Out of the box, they’re a little bass-forward, but once you dial them in, they do a *really* nice job with vocals especially female vocals and anything acoustic or mid-heavy. I listen to everything from hip-hop to classical to podcasts, and these handle all of it without falling apart at the highs. They’re also super comfortable, hold a charge forever, and honestly punch way above their price point. You could stretch to the [Nothing Ear](https://amzn.to/4iz0lWI) if you want something flashier with a more balanced sound signature, but for pure value and versatility, Liberty 4 NC is hard to beat.

Tried so many stuck with the nothing honestly others barely sound better and is that really worth double or nearly? Not for me.

I get you definitely. Well I’m really impressed with the nothing after trying nearly all of them. Obviously anc could be a little better but for the price you cant beat em! Definitely sounded as good if not better than the AirPod pro 2. Nothing ear would be my choice mate. Hope that helps :)

\>Nothing Ear 2s Note that the Nothing Ear 2s are *older* than the "Nothing Ear" (2024) model. If you're in that price range, go for the newer model. I have the Nothing Ear (2024), and the Perl Pros. The Perls are bigger and bulkier. They fit amazingly in my left ear but not in my right, despite me trying nearly every tip and wing they provide. I haven't tried running in them yet, but I'm going to expect that they will be more likely to fall out. But I think their sound quality is a step above the Nothing's, especially when streaming Atmos content from Apple with a hires Bluetooth Codec (so only only certain Android phones). (Oh, also, the PerL Pros are more neutrally tuned. You can turn up the bass on them, but if you do it too much it will start to bleed. So if you're a basshead, I wouldn't choose the PerLs. I've *heard* that the AZ80s and the 1000S compete with the PerL in sound quality, but I haven't tried them yet myself. I understand that Bose leads the way in noise cancellation, but if you don't care about that, then the Bose has the least desirable sound quality.

The Gen 1 has a better sound quality than the Nothing Ear 2024. The good thing about the Nothing Ear is that they sound really good and are cheaper than most premium earbuds. But they are still mid-range earbuds. They don't sound better than the Sennheisers or Technics. They're a good compromise if you don't wanna spend the money on premium earbuds.

Of course cheaper earbuds can be better than expensive ones. They can be better as an all-rounder but most won't be better sound wise. I'll put my Oneplus Buds 3 against almost any expensive earbud because they're hard to beat as an all-rounder. Right now the best earbuds at $150 are the Oneplus Buds Pro 3 and the Nothing ear (2024).

I own/have owned about a dozen mid to high end TWS buds over the last 4-5ish years. Here's my list: - Nothing Ear (2024) - OnePlus Buds Pro 3 - Denon PerL Pro - Devialet Gemini 2 - Sennheiser Momentum TW 4 - Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro (old but gold)

No. It's only called the Nothing Ear, but you have to get the 2024 model (letest).

I gifted my father the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC and he loves them. My daily earbuds right now are the Nothing Ear (2024) & Technics AZ100.

They sound good & are very comfy. Only gripe is the overly large case

Have you tried the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC or Pro? I'm curious how those compare to the Liberty 3 Pro. I'm a bass head and currently looking for as much bass as possible without painful treble under $100. Wireless charging is a plus, but not necessary. Right now, I'm debating between Nothing Ear (2024) and something from Soundcore...

Thanks for the reply. I had been doing some more research and already decided on the Nothing Ear (2024), but your comment was great verification that I made the right choice!

Nothing Ear 2024 I love them so much

to start obviously looks was a factor as I really love the whole design. Likes: - the tap controls are clean and simple. - ANC is really good on them, especially compared to my brother's air pods pro. it's just as good as them for £100 less. - Transparency is also great. I have earbuds in basically all day every day at work, so not having to take them out to hear other people like I had to do with my last pair of earbuds. - The controls on the app. I listen to a lot of heavy stuff, smaller artists and big bands who are all heavy and very bass heavy so having a bass booster is game changing to me. - The case is a great pocketable size and the buds themselves are comfortable. Neutral: - The battery is decent and gets me through my shifts just about. but being on a phone call with ANC on for a longer time does drain them. Dislikes: - Fit, they are really comfy and secure. except when I'm at work and constantly up and down from top shelf to bottom shelf and leaning over to get stock. they can come slightly loose which occasionally triggers the in ear detection and pauses what I'm playing. not a con so hence dislike. I've had them for 2 months now. and I highly recommend them. but everyone has different tastes and needs when it comes to earbuds so everything that I said will vary. I did read and watch a shit ton of videos before getting a new pair of earbuds and it went down to the nothing ear and the OnePlus buds which are also praised. so my choice was purely down to looks 😂

1: obviously everyone has a different taste in music. and agreed the eq is pretty good. 2: yeah the ANC ain't the best in the world but does the job. also what ear tips (send link?) 3: that's odd, it works perfectly for me, when I'm outside and talking with my wife (who has transparency mode on her Sennheiser headphones) and at work. I do run a shop with music playing at a decent volume and can hear people really well.

Interesting, I tried the Jabra elite active 8 gen 2 and Nothing ear 2024 and returned the latter as to me the jabra was better in every way, including sound quality. The main issue for me though was that the nothing made my voice sound robotic via the mic and I rely on good call quality

Interesting. Wouldn't have thought something as relatively bass light as the first gen pros would work for that kind of music. Well I could recommend technics az80 or az60m2. Nothing ear (2024) are also really good (I'm just not into stem style buds). Jabra elite 8 active Gen 2 if you want something very rugged. OnePlus buds pro 3 seem to be a bit more on the dynamic side rather than neutral but seems to be pretty good

Came here just to say the same. They remind me of my SoundMagic E10c, just brighter and wireless.

Agreed. Sound is full and robust. Technically competent, not as detailed as the AZ80s but not too far off. Fit and look is ridiculously lowkey which is darn impressive combined with awesome app features and LDAC compatibility. My GOAT is still the Liberty 3 Pro in terms of overall sound, but i find myself leaning to use the nothings more bc of the fit and convenience of the app.

Totally. Nothing 2024 is basshead levels. While maintaining balanced sound overall

Go for it! It has become one of my favorites. It goes toe to toe with my L3P and AZ80s

Dont forget to do sound personalization! Mine sounds x2 better after. Plus bass slider on 3. 5 is excessive and head rattling!

I have both technics az80 and nothing ear 2024. I believe the nothing ear has crazy value for the asking price. Bass is reaching basshead levels, decent clarity and separation. LDAC availability. Awesome software. Nice modern utalitarian design. My only complaint with them was some harshness and unrefinement on the treble region. There was a time a believe the AZ80s were muddy too. Im glad i didnt return them. I believe their tuning is not for excitement, but for long relaxed listening sessions. They are warm, lush, smooth and intimate. Best mids i ever heard on a tws. Total opposite of the nothing ears. Exciting, engaging, lively but can be thin and lackluster on the "audiophile" areas, which are mids and treble. I listen to some jpop jrock and i understand why you prefer the nothing ears. Jpop is a genre that needs more liveliness. The technics is too thick sounding for that. Ironically, i love listening to black and death metal on my AZ80s. They have a very forgiving nature, in a sense that poor recordings still sound pleasing on them. Both are good in my opinon, just on totally different flavors. Edit: I am lmfao when u said that the nothing transparency is trash. That what makes me not want to use them sometimes. It really is hot garbage lol. Technics transparency is really, really good.

https://preview.redd.it/8tgl24cb71qe1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a61a6c6f1d0cd4a8efefdef20d349583d99cc7c9 # Introduction So, first, I am not an audiophile, but I do like audio. As much as an audiophile would, I'll get directly to the point: **do not trust any review**—Technics is better than Nothing Ear, brah, bah. Clearer sound, more detail, bra bra, and ignore those who defend; I will give my direct opinion. And no defending any, so since music and sound preference are subjective, I will compare based on **instrument separation** and **who has the clearer sound—not muddy**. **Hell fking no**, I am very, very disappointed at this point. The Technics bass is **boomy** even when I set the treble **+ which no bass**. # Initial Impressions I got the Technics **10 days ago** after seeing that both reviewer and user reviews were very hyped about it, so I ordered and tried it out. The first balance is **very boomy** with bass that sounds **warm and a little muddy**. The **soundstage** is the same as Nothing Ear—not wider or anything. # Part 1: Battery Life # Technics * **Battery Performance:** Technics is the clear winner in this category due to its **10-hour ANC on + LDAC capability**. This is great for people who wear them for a long time and do not take them off. # Nothing Ear * **Battery Performance:** For Nothing Ear, it's not bad and not great either, with **5-hour ANC on + LDAC**. This isn’t ideal for long-term use—if you use it for over 6 months, the performance will surely degrade. Personally, I don’t use ANC much because I listen in my room. # Part 2: Secure, Fit, and Daily Use # Technics * **Fit & Case:** My ears are small. Technics wins for daily use. The case of the Technics earbuds is really good—small, easy to fit in my pocket, and quick to use. Even when I walk in the park, I can easily pick them up from my pocket, open the case, and get them out to my ear. # Nothing Ear * **Fit & Case:** For Nothing Ear, the case is luxurious for sure, but it’s hard to get the earbuds out. The case is big, and I don’t know why I can’t get them out when I try to pull the earbuds from the case; the earbuds slip from my hand and fall every time 😅. So for daily use, it may be a draw, I think—Nothing Ear wins for me when it comes to fit in my ear and security, but Technics wins for easy retrieval of earbuds and a smaller case. # Part 3: Software, EQ, and Control # Nothing Ear * **Software & App:** In software, Nothing shines so hard, I can’t believe it. The Nothing app is a clear win in this regard due to its ease of use. It is a rich application—what I like the most is the EQ sharing and equalizer, which is the best I’ve ever tried. I even had fun going to Discord and finding somebody’s EQ to import for 10 EQ presets; it was very fun, easy to import, and easy to share. It even has a hearing test and fit test. * **Controls:** But! For control, the **pinch control is stupid and hard to use**. I don’t like it—I even hate it. I don’t use it at all, so most of the time I spend time in the app to change ANC, LDAC, LDHC, and volume control on the phone rather than using pinch control. # Technics * **Software & App:** Now, for Technics, the app seems okay—not bad and even good too—but for some reason, I find that the app looks very cheap for an expensive product like this. The settings are only in text—no signs or emojis to indicate if this is spatial audio or which setting to use—so it feels a little cheap in terms of, say, the app’s 8-band EQ. * **Controls & Functionality:** I guess I will cover sound quality for EQ in another part, but it has many functions like spatial audio, low latency mode, etc. Touch control is very fking good. One thing I don’t like about the app is that when selecting spatial audio or a different EQ, **why the fk do the earbuds need to self-restart every time?** When I set the EQ, I want to hear the difference fast—Nothing Ear has no issue with this. For me, I like the Nothing app better, but Technics is okay and very good. # Part 4: How the Earbuds and Case Look # Technics * **Case Appearance & Build:** Despite being expensive, one thing I don’t like about the Technics case is that it looks cheap—like cheap plastic. For those who think the lid is aluminum because it looks that way, no—it’s plastic, and the joint of the lid wobbles a little. When you shake it a little, you can hear the plastic sound. That is so cheap, bruhhh, omg. The magnet is also not strong; you can shake it and the earbuds fall out, even if the lid is still off. I use very low force to shake it, and since the case is small and the earbuds are easy to pull out, I’ll skip all my blame here. # Nothing Ear * **Case Appearance & Build:** Nothing Ear has a rich, translucent case with a strong magnet that looks like better quality plastic, even though it shakes. However, the case is square, and when you pull the earbuds out, it is so hard. The positioning of the earbuds in the case is weird—as heck. Nothing Ear users will know what I mean since it sometimes gets confusing when placing the earbuds back in the case. * **Earbuds:** For the earbuds themselves, I kind of give it a draw, but I like Nothing Ear better due to the shape and its transparent design. # Part 5: ANC and Transparency Mode # Technics * **ANC & Transparency:** In short, Technics is far better in this area—Nothing Ear has no chance to win this part. If you ask me, compared to Bose QC Ultra (Bose ANC is so good I will not talk about it—it is the best): * **ANC:** 8.5/10 * **Transparency:** 8/10 # Nothing Ear * **ANC & Transparency:** * **ANC:** 5/10 * **Transparency:** Useless/10 # Part 6: Sound Quality # Technics (Treble+ and Dynamic) * **General Sound Quality:** The sound quality of Technics is on the warmer side while the bass is bloated and the overall sound is muffled. This comes down to the 8-band EQ , which is not that great because the earbuds respond to EQ adjustments (like + or -) with only small changes. * EQ Settings & Presets: However, when using app presets like Treble+ and Dynamic, the sound improves. Even with good tuning, the presets still work best with Treble+ since it boosts mid and high frequencies to counteract the overwhelming bass. Note: Other presets are not good, but Treble+ and Dynamic are the only ones that sound good, even though EQ tuning still doesn't work as well as Treble+ and Dynamic. * The best preset for Technics is **treble+** because all other presets in the app are too bass-heavy except for vocal and treble+, which seem okay to me. * **Song Testing:** I mostly listen to J-pop and regular popular songs (Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Taylor, etc.). I started with "Sunny" from Yorushika, "Perfect" (Ed Sheeran guitar version), Bocchi the rock song "Guitar, Loneliness and Blue Planet," and Bruno Mars’ "Just the Way You Are" using LDAC on a good streaming music app. * **Detailed Observations:** * The Technics sound is somewhat blurry—guitar is very hard to hear; you need to focus to catch it. * The bass comes too much from the left and right, making the vocals (especially female vocals) seem behind the lead instruments, causing muddiness. * The kick and snare sound very lifeless and do not feel as clean as on Nothing Ear (using a reference EQ like the Sennheiser HX EQ—I copy from somebody, ignore the name as it’s not the real Sennheiser). * Overall, the instrument separation is about 15% worse than Nothing Ear (EQ), and the sound quality is 18% worse than Nothing Ear overall. * The app also looks cheap. # Nothing Ear (EQ) * **General Sound Quality & EQ:** Nothing Ear has an EQ that is extremely responsive—you can adjust Q, factor, Hz, etc., and see changes directly. Even though the stock EQ on Nothing Ear is very bad, when you fine-tune it (using EQ presets from Reddit or Discord), it can become top-market quality—potentially even better than MTW4 or Technics when adjusted properly. * **Treble, Mid, and Instrument Impact:** * The treble in Nothing Ear is good but not the best—it doesn't sparkle as much as I want. * The mid is the best—the guitar and snare drum sound right, and I can feel the impact of strumming, bass, and kick after EQ. * After EQ adjustment, the instrument separation is excellent, and the soundstage is clearer than Technics or even better than Technics' best preset. * What I really like about Nothing Ear is that I can boost my bass to make it bloated like Technics—or even turn off the bass EQ entirely for clarity. I can also tune it like Harman, which is very amazing and fun when sharing EQ settings. * **Comparison Summary:** * **EQ:** Nothing Ear’s EQ is extremely responsive; no other wireless earbuds offer such detailed adjustments. * **EQ Sharing:** The ability to share and import EQ presets is among the best—finding EQ settings via Discord or Reddit is very fun. * **Treble:** The treble is about 10% less sparkling than Technics. * **Sound Stage** * These two earbuds have the same soundstage, and it's quite wide. From my point of view, the soundstage of these two earbuds feels like a triangular cut of cheese. While they both have a 3D image, your head is positioned in the middle of the "cheese." The bass and low-frequency instruments stay in the left and right ears, while in the front, you have some kick and snare drums. The vocals are positioned in front of the drums. * For those wondering, I feel that the vocals in the Nothing Ear are closer compared to the Technics. In the Technics, the vocals seem to blend with the drums, whereas in the Nothing Ear, the vocals are positioned in front, with the drums and snare behind them. This results in the Nothing Ear having clearer vocal and mid sound. # Conclusion !!!!So if you have Nothing Ear, DO NOT switch to this product. Your product is already better.!!!!! Technics Summary: * EQ does not respond much—useless for me. * ANC and Transparency mode are better. * QOL (Quality of Life) is better. * Cheaper look. * Touch control is better. * Only the dynamic preset and treble+ are better than the other EQ options. * The sound of the electric guitar, drums, guitar is not as good as on Nothing Ear, even with Technics’ EQ. * Instrument separation is about 15% worse than Nothing Ear. * Overall sound quality is 18% worse than Nothing Ear. * The app looks cheap. Nothing Ear Summary: * Worse control. * Bad ANC, USELESS Transparency mode. * Richer look. * Case is big. * EQ is extremely responsive and adjustable in detail (Q, Hz, etc.). * EQ sharing and import features are among the best, allowing you to achieve top-market sound quality, even better than the MTW4 or Technics. I would confidently say this after listening to the Nothing Ear myself. After tuning and with the help of the Discord and Reddit communities, which themselves are like monsters when it comes to fine-tuning EQ settings for these earbuds, the Nothing Ear has become a true powerhouse in terms of sound quality. * The treble is good but not as sparkling as Technics; however, the overall after EQ impact—especially for guitar and drums—is clearer and more detailed than Technics all EQ. * Nothing Ear lets you boost or turn off bass EQ for clarity, offering amazing tuning flexibility. Disclaimer: I talk about what I experience. I don’t care who will blame me or anything. I only compare earbuds from my experience. I have also listened to Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Technics. For Bose, I already talked about ANC, not sound quality. I am not an audiophile. Any audiophile who shows me a curve to defend Technics—I don’t care. I already talked in all 6 parts about why I think like that. Also, since I'm still at a B2 level in English, I use ChatGPT to help review and improve my writing.

For me, I think if someone likes bass, it's kind of like night and day, as you said. The Technics are better in terms of daily use and battery life, but in my personal tests, even with good EQ tuning, they still feel bass-heavy and a bit muddy. Since I enjoy listening to guitar and instrument sounds, the clarity and track separation of the Technics are not as good as the Nothing Ear. However, for those who listen to metal and EDM, I'm sure they will love the Technics.

Good to hear! Everyone has different tastes and responds to frequencies differently. For me, Technics isn't worth the price. If you like listening to exciting songs, you might enjoy the Technics. I think your preference and mine differ—you might like a warm tone with bass and treble, but I prefer a bright tone with melodic guitar sounds and clean instruments and mids. I can even turn the Nothing Ear into bass-heavy earbuds with just EQ tuning, and I think the bass can even be stronger than the Technics if boosted properly. I tried a bass-boost EQ + Bass+5 that someone shared on Discord, and it hits harder and stronger than the Technics in my personal test.

Tbh, this is a very fair and accurate assessment of both as I’ve tried them as well. Nice job!

Out of these 4? Galaxy Buds if you have a Samsung phone. Otherwise either B&W Pi8s, Denon Perl Pro or Nothing Ear(2024).

Nothing ear (2024 model) They are pretty nice 🙂

Yea price performance nothing buds

I would stick with nothing. Samsung features only benefits Samsung ecosystem

Recently, I was testing tws earbuds, and the best picks are (;tldr) Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro or Devialet Gemini II. More detailed read: (remember, with headphones everyting is individual and based only on my own impressions, YMMV) Sony WF-1000XM5 – comfortable, excellent ANC, but the sound is very weak, with huge bass bleed into the mids; everything is muffled, and nothing has changed at Sony. I honestly don't understand what people see in the XM line. Bang & Olufsen EX – ANC is poor, almost as if it weren't there, despite the positive reviews online. I'm disappointed with the sound. They probably would have been fine a few years ago, but now there are cheaper and better headphones on the market. The price includes the B&O tax. Nothing Ear (2) 2024 – Big surprise. Cheap price, sounds better than Sony or B&O, they doesn't resonate when walking, ANC is okay (70% of Sony's), comfortable, great app, good connectivity, looks great. The sound is slightly V-shaped, but it doesn't lack clarity, brilliance, and balance. Galaxy Buds Pro - Harman tuning, overall disappointed with them. I expected a lot more for the money with AKG and Samsung's background. ANC is okay, the sound is very dry and clear, but they are comfortable. They are the kind of AirPods for Samsung users who will be satisfied with a fairly boring sound, but otherwise not much. Perfect for audiobooks and podcasts. Sennheiser Momentum TWS4 – I had a lot of faith in them, but I'm disappointed. Weak ANC, not great tuning, but above all, they sit very strangely in the ear, and I've tried many aftermarket earpieces. The sound is nothing special; even "Nothing" is much better. Technics AZ80 - Fantastic!! I wouldn’t hesitate to call them “audiophile TWS headphones.” The ANC is decent; they are comfortable, don’t resonate when walking or running, the app is very detailed, and the sound is simply brilliant. They play the entire spectrum of details, and they are fun. A great buy with a mature sound, almost like wired headphones, and they have a great soundstage. Given the LDAC, these are the best. Denon Perl Pro - My favorites in the sound department, but they are far from "the best" in everything else. They look crazy, but in fact, they are comfortable; you just have these sorts of plates on your ears ("in front of your ears"). But the sound is uncompromisingly perfect. The whole spectrum of details; they are fun, musical, and they have excellent technology for custom tuning with regard to hearing defects and the shape of the ear. It is phenomenal and it really works. It's not that strict neutral hi-fi, but rather a fun hi-fi that gets you moving and has body. Buts? Cheap charging box, they don't suit everyone (short stems), ANC is weak, passthrough is bad, but you'll forgive them everything once you start listening to them. They have such an effect that when you start playing songs on shuffle from a selection of your 1000 favorite tracks, a song you've already heard a hundred times and you don't really enjoy it anymore, you'll let it play because it will simply be fun again through these. Devialet Gemini II—I'll refer to the Denon Perl Pro as they have a lot in common. It's actually really hard to choose between them. If the Denon Perl Pro are a 9.5/10 to me sonically, then these are a 9/10 (the 10/10 goes to Technics if you don't listen purely to EDM and want that juicy low end). They are actually great, dense, tunable, fun, with a lot of details. They are diminished a bit by codecs, and that's a shame, but in the end, it doesn't matter to a lot of people. The reason they are not 10 out of 10 is purely because the Perl Pro simply has a little extra "magic" and they lack the clarity of Technics. With Perl Pros, I don't know if it's the technology compensating for age, hearing quality, and ear shape, but Denon's have mojo; these are "just great." But I was just talking about sound for now. Where the Denon's ANC is 5/10, the Devialet's are, without exaggeration, at the level of the best on the market. Plus, they add technology to deal with impact sounds and wind, and both work perfectly. And without negative pressure or unpleasant feelings. For me, Devialet simply has the TOP ANC on the market at the level of Sony, Bose, or Apple. The same goes for passthrough; it's like you don't have headphones on, really cool. Furthermore, the build quality is great, they're "small," they're comfortable to wear, there are numerous settings in the app, and they're easy to control - Geminis can justify its high price. I would get Technics if you can and want to use the LDAC codec and play your music at high bitrates. Also, they are not that bass-heavy; they sound almost analytical but fun nonetheless with an excellent soundstage. The Perl Pros are just magical, but they have their quirks. The Devialets are the "whole frickin' package" minus the codecs, so they will be absolutely fine with Spotify but they lack the magic of the Perl Pros or the sound quality of Technics. Edit: grammar

The Bass on the Nothing Earbuds were really good. If your music preferences are Bass heavy, these are absolutely worth a try. Also look damn good too (I had white version). Def one the top performer in the BASS category in my list. The Pi8 and AZ-100 def was up there, more than plenty for my tastes. I wish it had the EQ settings as the Nothing in either of those. The customization in the Nothing Ear app was great.

Not the best but with pricing considered, the Nothing Ears 2024 are really good for about 150

I just added the Devialet Gemini 2 so. Devialet Gemini 2 Beoplay ex Denon perl pro Nothing 2024 Jabra elite 10 Based on sound quality alone.

Nothing ear 2024 has insane bass out the box and once you mess around the eq, you can essentially have two subwoofers in your ears

After many ears found something which beat the 75t in bass after messing around with the eq, the nothing ear 2024, would really recommend

I currently have the AZ80 and Momentum 4, Liberty 3 pro, Linkbuds S Had PerL pro, Elite 10, Status 3anc, Pi7 S2 Tried a friends Nothings Ear (2024) and they have insane amount of bass compared to the rest! AZ80 with superbass preset gives me some mega clean bass. Momentum 4 can be personalised to give you a decent bass, not as bassy as momentum 3. Liberty 3 pro has more bass amount than both above, the subbass rumble is impressive. PerL pro and 3anc has slamming bass.

I have them. Close, but no cigar imo.

Id go one plus buds pro 3 or nothing ear 2024, for clean bass, momentum tw4 or technics az-100

Nothing Ear

Excellent sound quality for the price (on sale on Amazon). Decent anc (5-6 hours), but I prefer not to use them which allows for 9.5 hours of playback for each earbud. Slick design.

Thanks for the advice. I have them now will see if I agree. So far really clean sound. I turn base boost off as I prefer highs. EQ is amazing I have never seen a better one on earbuds and will really be hard to compromise when I test other buds like the OnePlus Buds Pro 3. Some reviews noted ANC was not the best but so far I agree with you, it's pretty good! I had to get an omnispin eartip for one ear to make it fit but got there now. I disagree with you on Transparency quite a bit though. Worst transparency I've seen on earbuds. I can't hear anyone. Is there a setting I'm missing?

Out of the ones the I've tried, the AZ60M2 and Nothing Ear 2024 take the cake. Nothing sounds better but they both sound super good. Both have good and responsive apps. Both have good-enough ANC. Both have good call quality. Above all else they're both reliable - I haven't had any kind of connection issues with either

This subreddit has turned into a sheep pen. You cant have different opinions than others. I once said I prefer Nothing ear compared to Denon Perl Pro (I have both) and being downvoted too.

Nice review but I couldn't disagree more with your conclusion. I have the Nothing Ear and did swit to the Technics. The difference in sound quality is night and day in my opinion. The Nothings are better for working out because they fit better in my ears. But if I'm doing some serious listening, the Technics are far and away the better choice.

My experience has been the exact opposite. Clarity and separation with the Technics are just slightly less than my high end headphones. And for the bass heads, you can mess around with the EQ settings. I don't listen to metal or EDM. The Nothings not only lack bass, they lack clarity as well. I think the Nothings are fine, budget friendly earbuds. I bought them because they're cheap, sound decent enough and I won't mind losing them.

I just returned the Senny's (not the Technics) & kept the Nothing Ear's too. I'm stunned at how much I like them and you're review is confirming I'm glad I didn't waste my time testing the Technics

How Nothing Ear buds got that many likes is baffling. They’re just bad in every category

I just got the nothing ear and I don't even understand how they can be so cheap I don't have anything bad to say about them

Bought the Nothing ear (a)s a few weeks ago and they're quite good, had some complaints about mic quality being tinny but idk what you'd expect from earbuds anyway. Cost me £80 and I have no complaints personally, obvs mic quality has been mentioned by friends but I take meetings with them and they work well, so you can be the judge of that. Noise cancelling is quite good, blocking out significant noise but not all. Hear through is also okay, but I'm still taking them out of my ears to have direct conversations so they're not perfect. All in all for the price I'd say they're decent.

Nothing ear a because they punch way above their peice and have an amazing mic. I cannot wait for the next nothing, hopefully with a slimmer case design and better battery life.  Case: main reason I picked ear a. I want a small case that can fit my pocket without a bulge.   Battery life: I get about 5 and a half hours with LDAC and ANC on, and up to 10 hours with both off. I think LDAC is worth the sacrifice though, because it improve music quality tremendously. I hope next nothing can do 8 hours.

For me its definitely Nothing Ear. I compared them to all my other Headphones (also Over ear) and with the right equalizer setting they are fucking amazing. To the extend where I rather grap my Nothing ear than my Sennheiser hd580 prec., which is my favourite Headphone.

I use Nothing Ear.

I use the Nothing Ear. Love it.

The nothing ear are just okay for sound quality. They really are nothing too special. I would recommend the Cambridge audio melomania m100. They have far more superior sound quality to the nothing ear.

Well that's hard to judge, but I think the safer option then would be to go with the nothing ear because they are lighter (and less chunky) than the Cambridge if your willing to give up the better sound quality.

I also forgot to mention, but the nothing ear only support LDAC and LHDC

Nothing Ear. Seamless switching between mac and Android.

Nothing Ear or Nothing Ear (a). Has great sound and multi device Bluetooth. Knows when to switch device automatically.

Hey, I'm looking for the best true wireless earbuds that I can take on my long walks (usually 8-10 miles 3-4 times per week). My. main purpose is to listen to music and podcasts and make calls (often work calls). I need great mic quality (as great as it can be on truly wireless earbuds). Fit is important since I don't want to constantly fiddle around with them on longer walks. Sweatproof or sweat resistant is a must. I live in the humid South - and will definitely be sweating during these long walks. What I've Tried Already Sony XM4 and XM5 - XM4s were too big. XM5s were a good size, but I feel like they didn't get loud enough and the bass wasn't strong enough - that mattered more before when I was running with the more. Now I mostly walk, so super strong bass isn't needed. The foam tips were good, but I don't know if I could wear them for long periods of time. Nothing Ear(a) - I really wanted to like these, but they just didn't stay in my ear well when sweating. Linkbuds S - I was a big fan of these - but I kept having a recurring issue with these that has been reported online in that the left ear bud would drain exponentially faster than the right earbud. I swapped it out once and still had the same issue. Call and mic quality were good and the sound was really good and the compact size was awesome - but that persistent battery drain issue was a big buzzkill. OnePlus Buds 3 - That's my current driver. Got it to pair with my OnePlus Open (no longer have that) and really like the bass and how loud they get. However, I'm starting to notice on my longer walks that I constantly have to re-adjust the stems because they move around - and when I do that it'll accidentally pause tracks or even hang up calls. I'd appreciate any recommendations. I'd like to keep it under $100 (I'm okay with buying refurbished from sellers like Secondipity on eBay (what I've done before)) and I'd want them to have a great mic and call quality along with great sound. Being sweat-resistant and/or sweatproof would be awesome - and the fit is crucial.

This is marketing and brand reach doing what it does best. There are plenty of brands doing great things in the market that aren't getting a lot of attention. JLAB's Epic Lab earbuds were fantastic; JBL, Moondrop, Nothing Ear, SoundPeats, numerous other brands tested very well against the top of my list, which consisted of the Denon Perl Pro, Technics AZ80, Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4, Sony XM5, AirPods Pro, B&W Pi7 S2 and Pi8. I have the AZ100s on the way, and I'm sure they'll occupy one of those top spots. It's important to note, however, that many of these brands do not need to push as many units to remain successful. At the economies of scale companies like Sony, Sennheiser, and Bose are operating at, the investment into their production, distribution, customer service, and operations pipelines is immense. They are likely expecting to sell tens of thousands of units, to the thousands that other brands need to turn a profit. And while you may see those more prolific brands everywhere, don't forget the communities of people on social media platforms that regularly market and recommend the opposing brands. They're not as common, but that's to be expected and will remain that way by nature. In other words, while the popular brands may be ubiquitous, that is by design. It doesn't mean opposing manufacturers are on a downward trajectory. This was the assumption when Jabra cancelled its TWS ANC lineup, and that may have been part of the decision, but Jabra had other, more profitable interests and chose to constrain their business goals around those interests because there was more opportunity there. As someone that's tested dozens of ANC earbuds (and has a wide ranging collection of dedicated, wired IEMs), I have very few biases when it comes to competing brands. If it works well, I'll use the thing. I have no qualms recommending a pair of Soundcore VR P10s, right alongside top-tier TWS sets if I think it fits the individual's use case. Recently, I took a long flight overseas and left all the other major TWS brands behind and took a cheap pair of PortaPros and a $20 pair of Aliexpress stem-style earbuds with me. Everyone else on the plane was wearing AirPods.