Nothing Ear (3) Review: Specs, Features, and Price 2025
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Nothing Ear (3) Review: Specs, Features, and Price 2025

Muhammad Haris Mushtaq • September 18, 2025

Nothing Ear (3) — Full Review & Guide

Nothing wants you to talk to your earbuds' charging case | The Verge
Introduction

Nothing’s latest earbuds, the Ear (3), mark a meaningful upgrade from their predecessors. They bring refinements in sound, materials, and especially call clarity. If you’ve been thinking about wireless earbuds that do more than just play music — being good in windy, noisy environments, offering hi-res audio, and doing it in a stylish package — this might be the one.
Nothing's New Ear (3) Buds Had Me Talking to My Hand, Which Is Kind of Weird - CNET

Key Features & What’s New

Feature What’s Improved / New in Ear (3)
Design & Build Transparent aesthetic with metal accents, charging case partly made of recycled anodised aluminium. Case is more premium, and there’s a new “Talk” button on the case. The Verge+2SoundGuys+2
Super Mic (Case-Mic) Charging case now includes a built-in mic (or dual mic system) plus a “Talk” button: when pressed, the case can act as a mic for calls, voice notes, etc. This helps with clarity in noisy environments. Gadgets 360+29to5Google+2
Drivers / Sound 12 mm dynamic drivers (up from ~11 mm in previous models). Diaphragm made with PMI + TPU, better bass and more detailed sound stage. Hi-res audio via LDAC codec. FoneArena+2Android Authority+2
ANC & Noise Handling Real-Time Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation up to 45 dB. Plus wind noise reductions etc. Transparency/adaptive noise modes improved. Gadgets 360+2Android Authority+2
Battery & Charging Each earbud has a ~55 mAh battery; case ~500 mAh. Without ANC, earbuds last up to 10 hours; with ANC on fewer (≈ 5.5 hours). Case + earbuds combined can deliver up to ~38 hours of usage (no-ANC) and ~22 hours with ANC. Wired (USB-C) and wireless charging supported. Fast-charge: 10 minutes gives ~10 hours listening (with conditions). 9to5Google+2Gadgets 360+2
Connectivity & Extras Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, low latency mode (~110-120 ms) for gaming/video. Compatible with Android & iOS. Nothing’s app (Nothing X) for EQ, firmware, controls. IP54 rating for earbuds + case. FoneArena+2SoundGuys+2

Full Technical Specifications

Here are the most up-to-date technical specs as of official launch / product page info:

Spec Detail
Price (US / global) USD $179 Nothing+2Android Authority+2
Driver size 12 mm dynamic, PMI + TPU diaphragm FoneArena+1
Noise Cancellation Up to 45 dB Real-Time Adaptive ANC Android Authority+1
Battery (Earbuds) ~55 mAh each 9to5Google+1
Battery (Case) ~500 mAh Tom's Guide+1
Playback time (buds only) ~10 hrs without ANC, ~5.5 hrs with ANC 9to5Google+1
Total playback (buds + case) ~38 hrs without ANC, ~22 hrs with ANC Tom's Guide+1
Charging USB-C wired + wireless for case; full case charge ~70 minutes wired. Nothing+1
Codecs / Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4; LDAC; SBC; AAC FoneArena+1
Latency Under ~120 ms in “Game Mode” or low-latency settings. Nothing+1
Water / Dust Resistance IP54 for earbuds and case. Gadgets 360
Weights / Dimensions Earbud weight approx 5.2 grams each; other dimension-based design tweaks. Gadgets 360

Nothing Ear (3) with improved design, Super Mic feature debuts - GSMArena.com news
Price & Availability

Pros & Cons (Human Insight)

What’s Good:

  • Much better mic quality with the case acting as a “Super Mic” — useful in noisy or windy settings.

  • Solid improvements in build quality (recycled aluminium), transparency design, and premium feel.

  • Hi-res audio support (LDAC) is now more compatible with many phones.

  • Battery improvements are nice; the fast-charging trick (10 minutes = ~10 hours under certain conditions) is very useful in emergencies.

  • Stylish design and functional add-ons like the Talk-button.
    Nothing previews Ear 3 in a new teaser video ahead of launch: Watch it here | Tech News - Business Standard

What Might Be Less Good:

  • With ANC + LDAC + “Super Mic” usage, battery drain will likely be more significant, so real day-to-day usage with all features on may give less than the “best case” numbers.

  • Transparency / ambient modes might still not feel as natural or effective in certain environments (crowds, wind) depending on seal and fit.

  • Price is up vs earlier Nothing Ear models, so it’s less a “value for budget” option and more premium mid-range / near high range.

  • Wireless charging is nice, but typically slower; expect full wireless charge to take longer.

  • If you already own Ear (2) or the “Ear” last model, the upgrades are incremental (mic, driver size, build), so might not justify cost for some.

Potential Price in Pakistan & Buying Tips

I couldn’t find a confirmed official retail price for the Ear (3) in Pakistan at time of writing, but we can estimate based on global price + typical import / duty / VAT / retailer markup.

  • If global price is USD 179, converting (with current exchange rates, import duty, VAT, shipping / retailer margin), you might expect something in the ballpark of PKR 40,000–PKR 50,000 (give or take) for a genuine import or grey-market unit.

  • Official / authorized stock tends to cost more, because of warranty + border duties + PTA / import formalities. If sold via official channels, add margin for warranty / service.

  • Be careful with non-authorized units: check warranty, authenticity, battery health, case condition.

  • Wait for local retailer pricing after launch date (often 1-2 weeks after global) to compare

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