Nothing, based in London (UK), has become the fastest growing mobile phone brand in the world, with Europe one of its key markets. The company stands out mainly for its bet on products offering good value for money, and for its bet on a transparent design for its devices, as can be seen in its smart phones Nothing Phone (2a) or Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or your Ear (1) and Ear (2) wireless headphones. An aspect which is also transferred to Ear (open), its first open headphones which are very pleasant to wear.
While many manufacturers are committed to seeking the best isolation with their headphones, Nothing still surprises with its new Ear (open). Wireless headphones that have a price of 149 dollars and seek the opposite: they are designed to listen to music while letting in sound from the environment so that the user can be aware of everything that is happening around them without compromising the audio and without having to stop listening to their favorite song.
In other words, it is a product similar to the Huawei FreeClips, but with a completely different design. At EL ESPAÑOL – El Androide Libre we have spent several weeks using the Nothing Ear (open), wireless headphones that offer a particular appearance, but are very comfortable to wear and have. great autonomy and good sound quality. In addition, since they are open, they are interesting to use on occasions when we do not want or cannot isolate ourselves, but not so much for everyday use.
Different and very comfortable
Open-back headphones are a format that is gradually gaining market presence, but which represents a challenge in terms of design. At the moment different models have been seen, such as those mentioned by Huawei, which resemble earrings. In the case of the Nothing Ear (open), these have a particular and striking appearance. They are on headphones that fit around the ear thanks to a flexible stick shaped like a silicone “hook” and featuring a plastic tip at the end with a metallic finish.
A tip that acts as a counterbalance. For his part, the earphone does not come into contact with the inside of the ear canalbut is supported and located between the helical root and the tragus of the ear. Thanks to this, the company’s headphones let outside noise through so that the user is aware of what is happening when listening to music. It also offers great comfort, it even gives the feeling of wearing nothing.
Los Nothing Ear (open).
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Add to that the fact that the headset only weighs 8.1 grams and can be adjusted to any ear shape and size, this perhaps makes them one of the most comfortable headphones on the market. And during long sessions, they do not bother and are barely noticeable; Although there have been occasions when we took them off and felt the sensation of still feeling the cane and the tip behind our ear. Likewise, and being “hung” behind the ear, it should be noted that they do not fall, making them ideal for going out and doing sports.
They even have an IP54 rating, so they’re water and sweat resistant. The Nothing Ear (open) too They maintain the transparent design of the brandas well as its charging case. A charging case that has a thickness of only 19 millimeters and a length of 12.5 centimeters, so it is thin, but a little large, which makes it less comfortable to carry in your pants pocket; although they can fit perfectly into a backpack or bag.
To hear everything
The main appeal of Nothing’s Ear (open) is its open design, designed to fit into everyday life. And these headphones allow you to listen to music and any outside noise. to keep an eye on what’s going on
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La idea de estos auriculares es la de permitir al usuario escuchar lo que sucede a su alrededor con claridad, incluso se pueden usar durante una conversación con otra persona sin tener que quitárselos. En cuanto a la calidad de sonido, los Nothing Ear (open) se basan en un diafragma con una forma única, cubierto en titanio para una mayor durabilidad y una gran calidad de sonido. De hecho, la firma señala que poseen un sistema de sellado acústico y altavoces direccionales para minimizar las fugas de sonido.
Los Nothing Ear (open) en la oreja.
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Y aunque tengan un diseño abierto, lo cierto es que la calidad de sonido es realmente alta, con una buena potencia, un audio claro, nítido y bien equilibrado. Además, el sonido apenas se escapa hacia el exterior, por lo que ofrece una buena privacidad y nadie sabrá que se está escuchando. En cuanto a los micrófonos, cumplen con su cometido. Durante estas semanas hemos utilizado los Nothing Ear (open) durante llamadas y videollamadas y el feedback recibido es que se escuchan bien y con claridad.
La batería es otro de los puntos fuertes de los nuevos Nothing Ear (open) y es que los auriculares tienen una pila de 64 mAh que permiten una autonomía de aproximadamente ocho horas de reproducción
Los Nothing Ear (open) en su estuche de carga.
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Los Nothing Ear (open) también se pueden emparejar con dos dispositivos al mismo tiempo y con ChatGPT, como un control por voz o para realizar consultas sin recurrir al móvil; aunque solamente es compatible con el sistema operativo Nothing OS, es decir, con los teléfonos inteligentes de la marca. Los usuarios pueden usar estos auriculares con un dispositivo Android o un iPhone gracias a la aplicación Nothing X. Una app que es la misma que la firma emplea para sus otros modelos de cascos y que sirve para controlar y personalizar los Ear (open), como el ecualizador o escoger los controles táctiles de cada auricular; y hasta para actualizar el software.
¿Me los compro?
Los Nothing Ear (open) son unos auriculares inalámbricos que no están destinados a todo el mundo, sino que son realmente útiles para determinadas ocasiones. Lógicamente, si uno busca aislarse el mundo exterior para concentrarse mientras trabaja, no son una opción. Sin embargo, si lo que se quiere es escuchar música y al mismo tiempo estar pendiente de lo que sucede a tu alrededor, son una interesante alternativa.
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En nuestro caso le hemos sacado mucho partido trabajando desde casa, durante el día, para estar pendientes del telefonillo y, por la noche, por si los niños se despiertan mientras uno está picando teclas. Incluso para hacer deporte o para ir por la calle y saber si pasan coches o alguien cerca. Para el resto de ocasiones en las que buscamos aislarlos, hemos utilizado los modelos con cancelación de ruido de la compañía. Aun así, son Ear (open) destacan por ser cómodos, su diseño peculiar y su autonomía; aunque su precio de 149 dollars puede resultar algo elevado.
