Nothing has just announced its first wireless headphones: the ear (1). The company dares to explore new fronts in an already well worn market, offering a new design that is obvious. The proposal is accompanied by a noise cancellation system, positioning itself as a most interesting alternative thanks to its price of 99 dollars.
Nothing design, specs and price to hear (1)
Nothing is the company that OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei started last year. Among its investors meet Tony Fadell, known for his role in the development of the original iPod in a project of only 10 months. Although at first they did not say which products the company would focus on, it is now that they announced the ear (1).
With an unusual and eye-catching design, we find a square-shaped case with rounded corners. Be transparent, you can see how the headphones are inside. At the same time, these also have transparent parts that reveal the magnets, microphones and circuitry. The most important specifications are:
- Weight of 4.7 grams per earpiece.
- 11.6mm driver.
- 5.7 hour battery, 34 hours with charging case.
- Bluetooth 5.2.
- State-of-the-art active noise cancellation.
- Three microphones.
Incorporates wireless charging and fast charge via USB-C with 10 minutes you get 8 hours of autonomy. The proposal is completed by an IPX4 protection against splashes and perspiration. The truth is that at a price of 99 dollars in Europe, they are the most attractive. Nothing’s ear (1) will go on sale on August 17th.
In a way, they have similar or better specs than the AirPods Pro, for a much lower price. This, yes, without integration into the Apple ecosystem, spatial audio, Siri and other advantages enjoyed by Cupertino brand headphones.
More information | Nothing is official page.
