Nothing Ear & Ear A: Huge Upgrade!

[@howlyfukk]

"Easier for the consumer" Every caption in this video: Ear 2 (2023), Ear (2024)

[@thestarheater973]

Literally makes no sense

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

It's in descending order 😂. Next year maybe Nothing zero Lol

[@Spideylife]

Bro called plugging something in 'old fashioned' 😭

[@andreir3821]

I feel ya

[@Jeffmylife]

the ‘OOOL fashion way 🤠🏚

[@3LeagueSos]

Yea, I felt that too 😅

[@violetskydiver7684]

Why would dropping the numbering make it anything but more confusing for the consumer? Bigger number = better product is about as straightforward as it gets

[@nullfiiez]

Yeah, kinda hate the new naming scheme as it confuses me a bit, but it is what it is...

[@cuerex8580]

@@nullfiiez i mean the expert community knows what to look for. the otherside of marketing is to keep things simple for the average joe while feeling like a fashion queen. there are still people finding out about nothing.

[@nihalmascarenhas4260]

They're probably trying to go for the first gen second gen naming scheme

[@flowmas7107]

From what I know they dont want to make a new one annually.

[@3D-PrintedCat]

Keep it standard. If the user needs new earbuds, they just go to the site and pick the more expensive one or the less expensive one. Apple strat. They don't call it MacBook Pro 4 or whatever.

[@JFKaufmann]

Dropping the number scheme is going to create more confusion for the consumer, not less. After all, Nothing Ear 3 tells you that you are getting a updated version of Nothing Ear 2.

[@saadmaanshahrier]

Agreed

[@joshjoshjoshjoshjoshjoshj]

They just want the customer to know the “ear” is the best and not have them think about upgrades

[@CrisCheese_]

I think what they were trying to achieve here was that the consumer isnt supposed / doesnt need to pick between generations but just if they need a more premium or more budget friendly option

[@Ilikeminecraft57]

They're trying to be like Apple, but there's just one issue: They're not.

[@PKM1010]

@@Ilikeminecraft57 Apple names the products. It's more like Amazon with the kindle.

[@bjarkewrang]

You know the review is good when you're simultaneously learning about audio science without it slowing down a beat of the review at all.

[@betweenthebuds]

Word

[@Wildman_Tech]

That mic upgrade is huge! Thanks for such a detailed review (without going into crazy unnecessary detail). Just preordered the new Ear!

[@derbagger22]

The old fashioned and MUCH MORE EFFICIENT way of cable charging...

[@alexisaguirrevideos]

Facts haha

[@thestarheater973]

In a few years shitting is gonna be old fashioned

[@Udrgjitfcssgjoug]

Shitting is a waste of my time. I just plug in spoon from my anus and scoop all of the shit out once every night​@@thestarheater973

[@PinchyLobster]

@@thestarheater973u telling me you dont get it surgically removed for you?

[@pirateluffy01]

I have never seen a tech video this impressive, from amount of info to quality of video you are doing amazing 😍😍

[@KarlWake]

Got them on iPhone, and this is really something! The ANC works well enough for me in the subway, the transparency mode let me know if there is a car, of any notifications or any something new in the train and subway etc... There is a misconception about blutooth codecs (except SBC for sure), so we shoudn't bother ourselves about it. Especially on iPhone. They fit well in my ears, there is a really good sound with (ear not a), easy to use and pair, and probably the best competition front of Apple, even for an iPhone user, for a "low" price.

[@mauromoreira3455]

I’ve been reading that the anc is really bad, I’m coming from linkbuds s. Can you please give us your opinion?

[@KarlWake]

@@mauromoreira3455 Hey mate. Honestly, it’s enough for most of what you have to deal with. It cuts correctly when someone is snoring close to you, it’s enough for working out, or to meditate with kids around. it cuts 45 db, so if your music is a little louder, you will not ear a s**t around you. And the sound is pretty cool for that kind of budget. You almost have the same stuff than some AirPods Pro, but with another band and less « fast connection ». But no worries, it is fast enough, and reactive. I have the Ear (2024), and I’ll probably buy the Ear a for my wife who’s less « music lover » than me.

[@matakena86]

@@mauromoreira3455i have both, airpods pro 1 and just got the ear (a) and the anc is similar . The transparency is lacking, airpods pro is better. Other than that for the price they are very good. I was not ready to spend 250 for airpods pro 2 😅

[@alrzafshr]

You can control the volume with the stems, just need to enable it in the app

[@strenzerstrenz8056]

Thank god. This would be way too stupid for buds in 2024 otherwise😅

[@dazone705]

Not easily

[@victork.9883]

​@@dazone705 why?

[@dazone705]

@@victork.9883 why what? Yes I have enabled volume control using the buttons on the stem, but it is very awkward to use and error prone

[@kataryn]

dude you're hella underrated. very informative and well-produced review, gave me everything i wanted to know

[@JoshuaChang]

thank you, appreciate it!

[@MilesLaker]

Ear(a) looks so pretty

[@Jason-sz7ek]

Yellow looks hideous.

[@cuerex8580]

@@Jason-sz7ek no it's tasty

[@MilesLaker]

@@Jason-sz7ek i disagree it looks great

[@saadmaanshahrier]

@@MilesLaker But looks cheap for 100$

[@DrTurkMD]

They look sick

[@CrisCheese_]

8:40 actually apple music also has good lossless audio support which quite a few people actually use

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

I wish the Nothing Ear case was like the Ear (a) - rectangular... Looks so much better!! 💯 And the yellow colour for the Nothing Ear too!! 🔥🔥

[@user02350]

This video is GOOD. Ran into this based on my recommended and I’m glad I chose to watch it. Subscribed.

[@CZintheworld]

I love you explain every detail so aesthetically I love the aesthetic bro

[@tiffanymf]

this video is so high quality, well produced, and gives all the information i wanted!!! esp with comparing it to airpod pros which are so much more expensive. thank u so much :)

[@Yellowdreamm]

Yellow is my favorite Look how cute it's

[@eemilee91]

Really appreciate and love that you did a side by side comparison of all 3 while on a call! Most reviewers only say a couple of words when showing the call quality, but I love that you did the whole review of the microphone quality while on the call! Gives me a better idea of how each one sounds! 👍 Video quality, graphics, production is so visually pleasing and on point as always. 💯 Thanks Josh for all the effort and thought you put into your videos!

[@karthiksubramani708]

I love how detailed you explain each and everything. You're really that honest person who explained these products exactly as what it is without any hidden things. Just love it ❤ i subscribed. And hey i ordered the Ear (a) in white 😍 can't wait to hear them🔥

[@wardenblackbeard]

just ordered the A's and wow I was getting them to just try but after watching this I am surprised at how good it sounds

[@chandusurendran4650]

Write a review pls.

[@RECTANGLESWITHEYES]

bad transparency is the dealbreaker for me. The Airpods pros are so good in transparency that i mostly forget that i am wearing them. Its so useful.

[@elijahkems602]

The transparency mode especially when using one ear

[@belec5964]

Imho most people (including me) rarely use it so that's why they haven't improved it.

[@CockroachMunchingKrabbyPatty]

@@belec5964 that's the strangest generalization I've ever heard. most people who practically 'live' in their airpod pros always have transparency mode on to stay semi-alert while doing day to day tasks. The only time I don't have transparency mode on is in the subway or if I'm working alone on a project.

[@dalmeow]

@@belec5964 I feel like whether most people use it or not completely depends on how good it is. Everyone I know who has a pair of airpods or sony xm5s always uses them, while those that don't have buds with similarly good transparency barely ever use them at all.

[@nyehu09]

LOL One time I used it will drilling a hole in my bathroom wall. The adaptive noise cancellation saved my ears. I could continue having a conversation while the AirPods cancel out the loud noise.

[@fightnight14]

Deciding to get the Ear A in black or yellow. Tough choice. White is out of the question because my previous buds were all white.

[@suryakrishna4662]

very impressive video quality!! love it

[@JakobHelm]

With the Ear (a) they got the case size much better. No one ever mentions this, but Apple still has the smallest case by far and this is good engineering and very important - many people wear the case with them all the time!

[@ashiqsageer]

Thank you for clearing the naming system. I was so confused, i thought 2 was the superior one

[@JesManVP]

Lol fr

[@NASTYNlGEL]

I was looking forward to your coverage of these buds, glad you got this out so soon! I was tempted to get the ear (2)’s last month but noticed Nothing had them on sale, and cos of leaked info I had an inkling the next generation were coming soon. Happy I waited

[@NazzarenoGiannelliCG]

I got the CMF buds pro a few months back, but I am really tempted by these Ear (a). After getting the Phone 2(a) a few weeks ago I am really becoming a Nothing fan boy. I really like what they are doing in the tech space.

[@Phanboy]

This is a clever strategy from a business perspective. By dropping the number from the newer model, you avoid cannibalizing sales of the existing product. Consumers may still opt for the older "Ear 2" because the higher number makes it feel more advanced. At the same time, new customers who purchase the latest "Ear" model will likely have a positive experience, not knowing it’s the most recent version. This could even tempt them to buy the older model as well, ultimately driving more sales across both versions.

[@dillmeister518]

if they want to remove the number they should add a date marker somewhere to identify the year model. so theyre not changing the name but the year like a car.

[@elijahkems602]

1:48, i wish samsung would make a step like design. It's just functional and makes sense.

[@maciejbociuk5289]

8:07 - 10 minutes of charging will get you 10 hours of use - with usage of buds for 6 hours on anc and 9 hours without anc? Did they make some magic with charging that 100% is achievable in 10 minutes?

[@MrCrackowacko]

I like the DHL-themed yellow Nothing Ear A

[@Drinking-Water]

The app allows you to customize the controls so you do get volume control in the stems. I currently have double pinch + hold on my left bud as volume down, and opposite on the right bud

[@quangvo4563]

Did they fix the transparency in the Nothing Ear A ?

[@momurda56]

I bought the nothing 2a and was DEVASTATED by the value for money it offers! Great performance, solid design, same for the cmf buds, definitly going for these when they re available

[@auzanwidhatama9421]

Ear 2 or ear a?

[@theaveragejoebody]

Devastated?

[@mauromoreira3455]

Best review ever on the nothing Ear. My linkbuds s just died and I’m on the market for a decent pair of buds/pods, my main focus is the anc due to commute and sound. I can get for a similar price, pixel buds pro, Marshall motif 2, one plus pro2, huawei freebuds pro 3, Cambridge audio melomania m100 and 1more evo. Which ones do recommend?

[@Ricky-cn2io]

If I didn't know any better and saw the Ear 2 next to the Ear at a store, I'd definitely think the Ear 2 was the newer one

[@ricardohnn]

I have airpods pro 2... but i feel like i kinda want to purchase the Ear A just because they seem to freaking care about the user feedback...

[@hitenmitsurugi3225]

Quality review. You just got a sub!

[@JoshuaChang]

Let’s go 🔥 thank you for the sub!

[@tomohawkingenius]

Thanks for the review. Interesting to see they released a $100 model, very competitive with the JBL Ghost. 39% battery is such a massive upgrade, thank goodness. 4 hours of battery really isn't enough for my day-to-day, I'd want more, but I'm happy with that.

[@MarshallHurtado]

How is it possible that they made transparency mode even worse...?

[@Olvera_emi]

Just a heads up. You should try adding bookmarks or whatever they’re called to split the review in sections

[@Olvera_emi]

Timestamps*

[@dazone705]

Great review thank you. I have two pairs of the ear (a). A few notes Amazon has HD music also They will auto power off after 60 minutes with no Bluetooth connection. There seems to be no way to turn them back on if you don't have the case. I'm with on my eighth email with support to get a simple answer if that's really true I'm returning my second pair to Amazon because I can't turn ANC off with the stem control, only the app. It's almost impossible to distinguish the tone difference between ANC on off, or transparency mode. Transparency mode works pretty well for me as does ANC

[@killerred156]

I ended up going with the higher end ears. I get them tomorrow and am super excited

[@latiifa-u3s]

What do you think about them?

[@elmi_core]

OPEN ear!!! design was missed here with the cheaper option and more colourful option like Red,Blue,off white ect.

[@TuanNguyen107bvt]

i still use nothing ear 1. the stem have volume control by sliding up and down and tap for changing modes instead of squeeze and yes the transparency is really bad

[@michaelcleveland98]

I was on the cusp of buying these as my Jaybird Vista 2 battery case is dying and they, effectively no longer exist as a company..... and I wear ear buds a lot. Given that I can't get Air Pods to stay in my ear even sitting still, the fact that the Nothings won't either.... is just sad. I guess the search for high quality ear buds for sports continues. Thanks for the review.

[@Yahel792]

Right now, for $100, should I go for the new Ear (a) or for the old Ear (2)?

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

My Nothings Stems came apart here in hot SE Texas. I thought they sounded great until I bought the Earfun Air Pro 3's! Earfun's just connects to my S24 Ultra & Tab S7+ so fast, they last hours longer, the sound is so much clearer & punchier than my Nothings. To get the same sound as my Nothings, I set the Nothing's to 85% volume where my Earfun's are at 60% that just blocks all sounds out, so no need for ANC & they last hours longer than my Nothings. All of this for on sale at $55. Hard to beat.

[@3n3j0t4]

just invest in a solid pair of AirPods bro stop buying these shittier alternatives trust me

[@theinfinity2994]

@@3n3j0t4💀

[@DavidDeblaere]

@@3n3j0t4 "Trust me bro"

[@TrewStudios21]

I have an iPhone but no Mac, Apple Watch etc. is it worth it getting the a’s or the new 4s with anc? For 80 quid more

[@CapX-gm9rf]

I got AirPods 1 gen with the complete apple eco system, I like that I can switch between devices very easily but they only last a bit over an hour and i have to choose between ear a and AirPods Pro 2 but the ear a seem to be appealing (mainly design and price) what do you think?

[@Kevin-mx4vm]

Stop being broke isheep

[@CapX-gm9rf]

@@Kevin-mx4vmit’s not about the money but I will be waiting for a comparison between the upcoming new AirPods

[@37leonardo]

Thank you for metuculus to the point review. I specifically like that "ear" is having equalizer, that is valuable future. One comment I will make , when you to show logarithmic curve you got on the screen instead exponential curve. It is common in audio engineering to have sound intensity value on the X -axis, and Decibel scale on the Y- axis. Otherwise it is confusing.

[@JoshuaChang]

Ah, my mistake - thanks for pointing that out! I appreciate it a lot.

[@simoncine255]

What if i am an apple fan boy but i need to use, nothing ear (a). will they won't work? include features

[@MobileDecay]

It only works if you're a Samsung fanboy. Sorry.

[@cipher.u.justice]

06:32 erm I think that's exponential not logarithmic

[@rav7n188]

My guess nothing will issue an software update down the road to improve the transparancy mode

[@vishwaspatel2452]

I wonder what they will call next model 😂 Isn't it will have to be ear (2) ?

[@That_AuCh_Geek]

Ear (model year). Just like apple😐

[@darielrodriguez6984]

EAR STICK, what about that one? it's a kind of it's own? or just another case for the same old buds?

[@kenkwok83]

Do you know what materials the parts that are touching the ears are made of. These companies usually don’t reveal exactly what’s in their materials. I have a very bad allergic to acrylates. So I can’t use AirPods or most ear buds or even bone conductors or anything really.

[@traveldavid6085]

You can add volume control with the app

[@Photo0021]

I'm tempted to grab a pair of Ears to compare to my Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

[@elijahkems602]

The stems is the way to go man, i wish samsung had a stem like design

[@GodaChoi]

Dual connection is a highly underrated feature (not mentioned in this otherwise excellent review, thanks!). I have an iPhone XS and Apple Watch. I highly recommend Nothing Ears (I have v2) b/c its major "bang for buck" and Airpods Pro 2 failed on me big time (call pickups fails, no seamless connection to Apple devices 😮).

[@mikelsa3ed859]

That is the REVIEW 👑

[@DRC0910]

The only sad thing is that the Ear didnt get the design of the buds the same way the Ear a did in white colour

[@STVN20]

Great review! May I ask the comfortability on the long time you are wearing it?

[@IMHO88-dm1xf]

Can adjust the volume by, 'Double pinch and hold'!!

[@Fiaz_at_everything]

Man I had so many issues with the nothing ear 1. Sound quality great but too many problems

[@Lan-he7pk]

If it's worth anything, I've had a really good experience with the Ear 2. No disconnections. They sound great (I'm no audiophile, just a random guy). I manage to make the battery last through the whole day, and sometimes multiple days (granted I almost never use both eatbuds at the same time). My gf has the Ear (Stick) and she's had way more problems with those like the earbuds not disconnecting even thou they are in the case. All this to say, I think after the Ear 2 they've gotten better at making earbuds, so I would trust these new ones are of similar quality.

[@biggerlonely7242]

Is the new Nothing Ear (3024) better than the Beats Studio Buds + for making work calls in a room with a loud air conditioner and a fan blowing in my face? Thanks!

[@arunavoray]

Wish Nothing would look into fairphone and make buds with replaceable battery

[@MakiPavlidis]

Helpful review man, thanks a lot. Subscribed!

[@Rob_W_96]

Literally bought some ear 2’s the day before they dropped these lol

[@rejitantony5615]

2:13 i thought he would say oneplus buds pro series

[@dmitrylaktionov]

They just following Apple path. Why making (1), (2) and then dropping it? It’s not like 12th version, it’s only (3)…

[@mystic4l]

Kind of disappoiting to see the same design for the Nothing Ear compared to Ear (2) since dust and other things literally got inside of my Ear (2) case, and they scratch really fast

[@gms03sbd3]

I recently boughy the stick and was due they don’t use rubber fittings.

[@Mrtonyelvis]

Amazing thumbnail by the way 💫

[@bukanmusisi2394]

The next version will we nothing ear B, and it will goes on until nothing ear XYZ

[@Norwin0-_-0]

Are you still able to use them with an iphone ?

[@cuerex8580]

very nice review. would love if you introduce latency tests. thanks for mentioning that passthrough has not been upgraded. i will switch to another nothing ear when they get on apple airpods level of ambient passthrough

[@vengon9655]

the question is how much worse are they vs sony wh-1000xm5.

[@donjon3856]

hi joshua, Overall, which one is better? Nothing ear or Nothing ear (2), i have Nothing ear (2) btw, or i should wait for release of Nothing ear (3) ?

[@mugdhaa1010]

Wait you can't control volume by sliding up and down on the stem? They had it on ear 1

[@JannesDragon]

Yeah, they changed to pinch controls, which I find more convenient c: You can just double pinch and then hold & the volume will go up

[@AcAlvin]

Should i get the ear A or galaxy buds fe, because the buds fe is actually cheaper in my country.

[@felixlund1878]

ANC in comparison to Bose, Samsung....?

[@avienxyz]

This channel is like MKBHD x Dave2D

[@alexisaguirrevideos]

I really want these (coming from AirPods) but I want that custom EQ flexibility 😮‍💨🔥

[@alexisaguirrevideos]

Dang I wish the transparency mode was better

[@tkezgo8205]

There are volume controls on the stems for the ear2, did they remove it?

[@MannyG3rd]

How's the transparency and noise cancelling compared to pixel buds pro?

[@ElevenGA401]

Can the ear (a) be charged with the Nothing/Nothing ear 2 case?

[@WorldByAdam]

i dont understand. Why is the Phone 2a, worse than the Phone 2, but Ear is worse than Ear a

[@sayantandas3512]

I have Nothing Ear (2). Should I upgrade to Nothing Ear?

[@yairman4]

Is there sound control on the stems?

[@KerenWang]

Yellow colour feels super cheap. I get it's a fun colour. Pass-through is essential if you wear your earphones or headphones for long periods in an office or on the go. Give them a break while reducing potential noise. This is a dealbreaker. (I'm happy though that they didn't put in some marketing spacial stuff)

[@dabossprsu8742]

they come in black and white as well...

[@KerenWang]

@@dabossprsu8742 Ah! They have been pushing the yellow and for now it seems like my country only sells the yellow ones for the (a) and the regular ones in black and white. My mistake.

[@dhalsgur1578]

Does nothing ear 2024 support wireless charging?

[@Benveniste1822]

Does ANC works on Ios as well?

[@belec5964]

Yes

[@jamesfhIII]

Actually, most streaming services, with the notable exception of Spotify, support lossless.

[@juegrace3154]

better then Iphones Airpods pro´? when using a Iphone ofc

[@Rukijumn]

Can i use nothing ear a earbuds to use ear 2 charging box

[@Aaaarussss]

Watching this video on my phone 2 with my ear a 😂

[@JuliusJonsin]

From the review. These don’t sound like a better option than the Pixel Buds Pro.

[@jamalkherry5296]

I have the nothing ear (2) and I never use them with ANC because the battery life is kaka. Thats my least favourite thing about these headphones.