Nothing Launches $99 Ear (3a) Buds With 2-Hour Onboard Recording
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Updated · CNET · Jul 7
Nothing Launches $99 Ear (3a) Buds With 2-Hour Onboard Recording
3 articles · Updated · CNET · Jul 7
Summary
$99 Ear (3a) earbuds are on sale now with 32MB of built-in storage that records up to two hours of audio by pinching both stems.
Nothing says the Audio Snapshot feature can clip lectures, save voice notes and record calls, with files syncing to the Nothing X app for playback, editing, sharing and transcription.
The new model swaps last year's charging-case microphone feature for a 12mm driver, support for SBC, AAC and LDAC, and noise canceling that Nothing says is 17.1% better than its predecessor.
Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours per charge with noise canceling off and 42 hours with the case, while total life drops to 25 hours with noise canceling enabled.
The launch extends Nothing's push into lower-priced audio gear, positioning Ear (3a) against roughly $100 rivals while adding a distinctive recording feature.