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TL; PhD
- Nothing Ear 1 is a noise reduction true wireless earbud with Bluetooth 5.2.
- The USB-C protective case supports wireless charging, which can efficiently and quickly charge earphones with infarcts.
- Ear 1 earphones can now be purchased in the UK and the US. They also accept reservations in India.
Update: August 17, 2021 (7 AM EST): We have updated this article to include sales details of Nothing Ear 1 earbuds. Please continue to read all the latest information.
Original text, July 27, 2021: After a lot of hype and anticipation, Nothing Ear 1 is now on the market. OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new company does not emphasize the importance of transparency and respects the features designed by Ear 1.
The company made things simple with its debut product. Listeners can get active noise cancellation (ANC), USB-C and wireless charging compatibility, and automatic ear detection. The earplugs also have an IPX4 waterproof rating, which means they can also be used for exercise.
Someone might say that Ear 1 is similar to a pair of transparent Apple AirPods Pro earphones, but there is one significant difference: price. Nothing Ear 1 is priced at only $99, which is less than half of Apple’s flagship headset.
What is the noise reduction effect of Nothing Ear 1?
Although noise reduction performance is not groundbreaking, including ANC in this budget is quite impressive. You can switch between two ANC modes (light and maximum) to suit the loudness of your environment.
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The earbuds use a three-microphone array to measure the noise inside and outside the ear canal (ie hybrid ANC).Nothing can provide -40dB attenuation, but it can lower your expectations; our sister site Seiyuu A maximum net attenuation of just over -30dB was recorded, which is nothing to fuss about.Other ANC true wireless earplugs Cost less than $100 Few measures are taken to combat environmental noise.
In addition to active noise reduction, Ear 1 also supports transparent mode-suitable for the appearance of earplugs and shells. When transparency is enabled, you can hear surrounding sounds. This is an important safety feature for outdoor athletes or anyone walking on busy streets.The headset also supports full mono listening, which is great for Hearing impaired Or if you just don’t like the sound of transparent mode.
Ear 1 sounds good?
Each Ear 1 earphone has an 11.6 mm dynamic driver, which is quite large for a set of true wireless earphones. But remember, bigger does not essentially mean better. Teenage Engineering is an electronics company that prioritizes design. They designed the appearance of Ear 1 and adjusted its drivers. Ear 1 follows a standard consumer-friendly frequency response with amplified bass and treble notes.
Should you download the mobile app?
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Nothing’s earbuds come with a free mobile application, and its earbuds can run on both iOS and Android. Using the Ear (1) application, you can customize the earbud touch controls, use the “Find My Earbud” function, cycle between the three listening modes (ANC on, ANC off, and transparent), receive firmware updates, and more. Nothing also offers four equalization (EQ) presets to choose from. For simplicity, it deliberately omitted the custom EQ module; Ear 1 aims to be an approachable headset for listeners with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
How long is the battery life of Nothing Ear 1?
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After the noise reduction function is enabled, 4 hours and 30 minutes of playing time can be obtained on a single charge, and a total of about 24 hours using the spare battery of the protective case. If you choose to disable ANC, you can play for nearly 6 hours on a single charge, including the battery in the case, and you can listen for a total of 34 hours.
The protective case can quickly charge the earbuds: 10 minutes in the protective case can produce 60 minutes of noise-cancelling game time. After charging the charging case for 10 minutes, you can get 8 hours of battery life using ANC (8 hours when ANC is turned off). The case is charged via USB-C or wireless charging pad.
What Bluetooth codecs are available?
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Listeners can get the latest Bluetooth 5.2 firmware, which opens the door for LE audio support and LC3 codec. Listeners can immediately stream via SBC or AAC Bluetooth codecs. This is perfect for iPhone users, but the performance of AAC on Android varies by hardware.
Are Ear 1 earplugs suitable for making calls?
Like other earphones with handles, Ear 1 places a microphone at the bottom of each earbud handle to achieve clear voice transmission.You can hear it here.
Where can I buy Nothing Ear 1?
Nothing Ear 1 headphones are now on sale in the UK and the US From Nothing website The retail price in various countries/regions is 99 USD/99 GBP. There are no plans to extend the availability to other retail stores in the future.
Earplugs can also be ordered in India through Flipkart.
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The promised transparent noise-reducing earplugs
Nothing Ear 1 supports Bluetooth 5.2, high-quality AAC Bluetooth codec and mobile applications. If you don’t want to spend more than $100 on earplugs, Ear 1 is a well-designed choice.
What is Nothing’s next plan?
When asked, Nothing did not disclose the specific product. However, a representative of Nothing was able to share that the company intends to expand beyond audio, hoping to establish its own Nothing product ecosystem (note, Apple). As the company matures, we will release information about “Nothing” to you in time.