Nothing Ear 3 buds review

Limited but interesting Super Mic

A more grown-up take on Nothing’s steadily evolving wireless earbuds, with some unique – and welcome – additions. The price has risen a bit, but the Ear 3’s refined build and high quality mic make up

The Nothing Ear (3) comes with new chrome accents and bold new drivers... to mixed results

The Nothing Ear (3) continues the brand's goal of offering something unique in a crowded market. The Nothing transparent design is refreshed, and the aluminum case feels tactile and practical, but it's not all about design – Ear (3) is technically ambitious and proves that earbuds can be bold, practical, and beautifully engineered.

The Nothing Ear 3 have solid sound, but flub the one thing that makes them unique.

Nothing’s latest buds are as visual striking as ever, delivering adept, customisable sound in a package loaded with some futuristic tech. Some might see the walkie-talkie function of the case as little less than a gimmick, while others will hail its ingenuity. It’s a solid pair of buds for Android users though, particularly those in the Nothing ecosystem.

The Nothing Ear (3) is undeniably the most stylish pair of Nothing earbuds to date. You'll pay more for these than other models the brand has released, but you're getting a stylish new case and some seriously great audio to make it worthwhile.

Nothing's Ear 3 are a vibrant third-generation revision to the brand's truly-wireless headphone line, and they pack a punch. You get bigger drivers, a more-compatible hi-res audio format in LDAC, Bluetooth 5.4 support, and longer battery life. Plus, there's a quirky dual-microphone system built into the case. Is that enough to justify the Ear 3's higher price?

The Nothing Ear (3) offer solid performance wrapped in premium materials. Still, you're paying a $30 premium for flashy metal accents and a Super Mic feature that feels like a solution looking for a problem.