The Nothing Ear (a) Black is the darker take on Nothing’s most affordable noise cancelling earbuds. You get up to 45dB of adaptive noise cancellation, an 11mm driver, LDAC for high-resolution audio on Android and up to 42.5 hours of playback with the case when ANC is off. Nothing makes Ear (a) in black, white and yellow; this page covers the black pair.
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How the Nothing Ear (a) Black Looks
Nothing’s design language is the see-through shell, and on the Nothing Ear (a) Black the internals and housings sit behind clear plastic in dark tones. It is the most understated of the three colours: where the yellow is meant to be noticed, the black blends in with a dark phone, a black laptop bag or a work outfit.
Black also hides daily wear well. Fingerprints, pocket lint and small marks on the clear case show less against a dark background than against white, which matters for earbuds that live in a pocket all day. If you want the lighter look, the Nothing Ear (a) White is the same earbud in white.
Up to 45dB Adaptive Noise Cancellation
Nothing quotes noise cancellation depth of up to 45dB, working across a range of up to 5,000Hz. A smart ANC algorithm adapts the strength to your surroundings, so the buds cancel harder on a metro or flight and ease off in a quiet office. Transparency mode lets outside sound back in when you need to hear announcements or talk.
Battery figures change with ANC. Nothing lists up to 9.5 hours per charge and 42.5 hours with the case with ANC off, falling to 5.5 hours per charge and 24.5 hours with the case with ANC on. Plan with the ANC-on figures if you commute or fly with cancellation running.
Sound: 11mm Driver and LDAC
Each Nothing Ear (a) Black earbud uses an 11mm dynamic driver with a PMI and TPU diaphragm, tuned in-house by Nothing. Codecs are SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC is the high-resolution option, and it needs a phone that supports it, which in practice means most recent Android phones; iPhones connect over AAC.
Low lag mode brings latency down to 120ms or less with Nothing phones, which helps when gaming or watching video. Dual connection keeps the buds paired to two devices at once, for example a phone and a laptop.
Calls, App and Nothing Phone Extras
There are three microphones per earbud, supported by Nothing’s Clear Voice technology to reduce background noise on calls. Nothing quotes talk time of up to 5.2 hours per charge with ANC off and up to 4 hours with ANC on.
With a Nothing phone, Nothing Ear (a) Black also gets ChatGPT voice integration and the lowest-latency mode. On other Android phones and iPhones, the Nothing X app handles EQ, controls and noise cancellation settings.
Charging and Durability
Nothing quotes up to 10 hours of playback (ANC off) from a 10-minute charge, and charging is by USB Type-C. The earbuds are rated IP54 against dust and splashes, while the case is IPX2, so keep the case out of the rain. Each earbud weighs 4.8g and the case 39.6g.
Who This Is Not For
Nothing Ear (a) does not support wireless charging, so it is not a fit if you rely on a charging pad. The ChatGPT feature and the lowest-latency mode need a Nothing phone. The case is only IPX2 and the buds IP54, so they are not for swimming. With ANC on, playback falls to 5.5 hours per charge, which is short for long-haul flights without topping up from the case.
Order the Nothing Ear (a) Black in the UAE
Delivery reaches every emirate in up to 3 business days and is free on orders from AED 300. The Nothing Ear (a) Black comes with a 1-year warranty from Totot, and you can return it within 14 days if it is defective or not what you ordered. Please report shipping damage within 48 hours. Pay by card, cash on delivery, Tabby or Tamara.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Nothing Ear (a), Black
- Driver: 11mm dynamic, PMI + TPU diaphragm
- Noise cancellation: Up to 45dB, up to 5,000Hz range; adaptive ANC; transparency mode
- Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Bluetooth: 5.3; profiles RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP
- Dual connection: Yes
- Low lag mode: Yes, 120ms or less with Nothing phones
- Playback, ANC off: Up to 9.5h per charge, 42.5h with case
- Playback, ANC on: Up to 5.5h per charge, 24.5h with case
- Talk time: Up to 5.2h (ANC off) / 4h (ANC on) per charge
- Fast charging: 10 minutes for up to 10 hours of playback (ANC off)
- Wireless charging: No
- Batteries: 46mAh per earbud, 500mAh case
- Microphones: 3 per earbud, Clear Voice technology
- Water and dust: IP54 earbuds, IPX2 case
- Weight: 4.8g per earbud, 39.6g case
- In the box: Earbuds, charging case, ear tips (S/M/L), USB Type-C cable, documentation
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from Nothing’s official Ear (a) product page. Full details are published on the Nothing Ear (a) page on nothing.tech.
FAQ
Does the Nothing Ear (a) Black support wireless charging?
No. Nothing lists USB Type-C charging only for Ear (a).
How long does the Nothing Ear (a) Black battery last?
Up to 42.5 hours with the case and ANC off, or 24.5 hours with ANC on, according to Nothing.
Does Nothing Ear (a) work with iPhone?
Yes. It connects over Bluetooth with AAC; LDAC and the Nothing-phone extras need compatible Android or Nothing devices.
Can the Nothing Ear (a) Black connect to two devices?
Yes. Nothing lists dual connection.
Is the Nothing Ear (a) Black waterproof?
No. The earbuds are IP54 and the case IPX2, which covers splashes and sweat, not swimming.
Is the black version different from the white or yellow one?
No. Only the colour changes; Nothing lists the same specifications for all three.
Browse more in our Earbuds range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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