Nothing’s new true wireless earbuds – Ear (3) – not only offer excellent noise cancelling but they also come with a feature called ‘Super Mic’ that is housed within the charging case.
SUPER MIC
This dual-microphone system driven by ambient-filtering technology, focuses on your voice and cuts through surrounding noise up to 95 dB. Super Mic can be activated by pressing the TALK button on the case, offering clarity and a more natural sounding voice for quick conversations or extended discussions.
When you’re not making calls, you can also capture Essential Space ideas instantly by recording directly from the charging case with Super Mic with a press of the TALK button. Voice notes sync to Essential Space and are automatically transcribed (requires Nothing OS).
Each earbud incorporates three directional microphones combined with a bone-conduction Voice Pick-up Unit. The VPU detects micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal, converting them into electrical signals for precise voice pickup. This is less affected by environmental noise and works alongside a multi-channel AI environmental noise-cancellation system, trained on over 20 million hours of real-world audio. It achieves wind noise reduction levels of over 25dB.
Real-time Adaptive Noise Cancellation (up to 45 dB in the buds) adjusts to your surroundings every 600 milliseconds and monitors fit-related leakage every 1,875 milliseconds. It updates the cancellation profile continuously, so isolation stays consistent as you move.
SOUND QUALITY
With Real-time Adaptive Noise Cancellation and an upgraded 12mm dynamic driver, Ear (3) provides rich, natural sound. A patterned diaphragm results in a 20% larger radiating area when compared to the previous generation, boosting bass response by 4-6 dB and treble by up to 4 dB for a wider soundstage, cleaner highs, and rich mids.
DESIGN
Ear (3) certainly looks like a Nothing product. The signature transparent casing reveals the intricate inner acoustic structure, complemented by polished metal accents. A custom Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) antenna, just 0.35 mm thick, improves total radiated power by 15% and signal sensitivity by 20%, ensuring strong connections on the move vs the previous generation.
The charging case is crafted from 100% recycled aluminium and finished through 27 precision processes. Nano injection moulding fuses metal and plastic, removing the need for glue and achieving tight tolerances for a seamless, compact unibody.
PERFORMANCE
With an upgraded 55 mAh battery in each bud, users can enjoy up to 10 hours of listening (a single use increase of 90 minutes vs Ear), extending to 38 hours with the Case. A rapid 10-minute USB-C charge provides up to 10 hours of playback and built-in
wireless charging offers added convenience. Bluetooth 5.4 with LDAC ensures stable, detailed audio, while a low-latency mode
reduces end-to-end delay to under 120 milliseconds for gaming and video. Ear (3) offers easy pairing with Android (Google Fast Pair), iOS, and Windows (Microsoft Swift Pair). Via the Nothing X app, users can customise controls and select how to activate
Essential Space or ChatGPT via the buds.
Each earbud and the case are IP54-rated for resistance to dust, sweat, and light rain, ensuring durability for everyday use.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Ear (3) will be available in black and white for: A$299 / NZ$349
Pre-orders begin 18 September 2025 at nothing.tech and select partners, with open sales beginning 25 September 2025 at nothing.tech and JB Hi-Fi.
