Nothing Ear (3a) Leak Reveals €99 Earbuds With 12mm Drivers as July 7 Launch Nears

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jul 6

WinFuture published leaked retailer images of Nothing Ear (3a), showing the budget earbuds in black, white, yellow and a new bright pink less than 24 hours before launch.
The leak points to a €99/$99 price and lists 12mm drivers, LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, call recording and an "audio snapshots" feature.
Images suggest Nothing is reviving the more compact Ear (a)-style charging case rather than the thicker square case used on Ear (3), with three built-in lights likely serving as a battery indicator.
The design appears close to 2024's Nothing Ear (a), signaling an iterative refresh as Nothing expands pink color options across its 2026 device lineup.

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