Nothing Ear Wireless Earbuds with ChatGPT Integration, Smart ANC, Hi-Res Audio with LDAC & LHDC, 11mm Dynamic Bass Boost, 40.5H Playtime, 6 Mics for Calls Headphones, Wireless Charging WhiteCarbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services

Second update:After finally being able to connect with the seller, they were the definition of excellent with their customer service. I reached out to them during the holiday rush and had a replacement unit that seems to be completely new sent to me. The bus are add amazing as the first pair were. This time I will be more mindful of where I keep my favorite earbuds, and fart far away from the washing machine. Thank you Essential Tech and Nothing.In the past two years, I have used or owned just about every single pair of earbuds under $500. I use the nothing year 2024 version every day and sometimes I don’t even think to grab the other ones.Everything comes with some form of trade-off any with the nothing I would say these these are battery life and sound. Both of these trade offs are minimal. The battery life is fine and because of wireless charging they get back to useable levels quickly.In terms of sound I personally rank the Sennheiser Momentum 4 as the buds that have sounded the best to me, an arbitrary “10”. If the M4 are a 10 I’d say the nothing are an 8, unless you just love bass, if you do, these are a 9.5.Pros:Comfort- as comfortable as a stem style earbud I’ve ever used. I wear these in any sweaty environment and they DO NOT Fall out..looking at you Apple and Samsung Pro 3Connectivity- again another place where these are as good as any bud with multiple devices except the Technics AZ80, which can pair to 3 devices (something I never used once)Controls- this is where I believe the buds start to stand out. You have many options to choose from how you want these to work, almost anyone can find a setup that works. The one thing they don't do is slide for volume control.Call/mic quality- from everyone I’ve talked there is a Night and Day difference in me talking with these buds and anything else, yes even Apple AirPod pros. Apparently they block out most of the background noise as well. This might be the biggest selling point for the buds. It’s ExceptionalDurability- I mentioned before that these stay in no matter what sweaty activity I’m doing they also push through no matter what activity I’m doing whether it’s sweat rain splashes of water, falling in water the case has held up to exposure to water everything it’s one of the stronger qualities of the buds, and the case, is the durability. IP54 does don't protect against a washing machine or total submersion.Transparency mode- Again, transparency mode is one of those things that it just does really well very similar to the call quality it’s top of the line in terms of the way the transparency mode operates and functions. It’s one of the best that there are right now.App functionality- I mentioned that the controls are amazing and they are just a part of an amazing app for these buds. You can find any sound profile that you love and as I mentioned in the sound earlier if you love bass bass is a thing that you must have with earbuds. These are the best style earbuds. I’ve ever used it. It’s it’s a level that is disruptive. That’s how there’s controls you can’t even fathom EQ settings. As far as you can imagine it’s really top-notch. I would say that the app is a 10 out of 10 for all of the functionality that you can use for these buds and if you just want to use default stuff it works really well there too the app is another amazing point.Trade offs:Noise cancellation- if the Bose quiet comfort and the Sennheiser and the Sony are tens, then the nothings are probably eight or 8 1/2 the Bose could be by themselves, but the little hissing white noise that’s with them when you not running music bothers me to no end so I can’t rank them a 10. I think these are just a few marks below any of the premium top 2 to 3 times the price of these earbuds noise cancellation performance more than doable.Sound- Well, I said the app gives you great flexibility for sound and even sound quality they don’t stack up to the higher budget earbuds in this regard they notice don’t sound as good or is clear or as crisp as the Sennheiser momentum force not many earbuds. Do they are clearly not there once again. I probably put these in about an eight or 8 1/2 if the Sennheiser are number one. But the sound is good enough for me to pick these up every single time I’m leaving the house and just taking earbuds just in case or when I’m going to the guy I know that these will always be good enough customization next level that you can get really close, especially if you have a phone that supports higher and codec, you’ll notice that increase just a little bit and that makes that little bump each way up ahead of other earbuds like Bose, Samsung, and AirPods and all the other ones in that price range they sound better than jabra which are almost $300.Battery- battery is the spot that the nothings have made the biggest improvement on because previously their batteries were not very good at all and now they’re passable. They’re quite decent and get about six hours out of them using Hi-Rez Kodex and ANC about six hours maybe 5 1/2 just kind of depending on circumstances and everything else but about 5 1/2 six hours that’s about what you get out of most of them the Sony or a 10 in this area these would be, I don’t know previously they were five or four so nice improvement in terms of the battery like I said it being rechargeable via wireless charging is really helpful. It just makes it quick and easy. Throw it on the back of your phone if it supports it in 10 minutes 20 minutes you got enough charge to get going and do whatever you need so it’s not terrible like it was it makes it very doable and passable now.TL;DRThese earbuds are a significant improvement over the previous generation for anything in their price range. They are right up there at the top as far as the best or close to the best in this price range I luckily got mine on sale on Amazon. I think they were 115 120 for the amount of money there’s nothing that touches these. I have the momentum 4s, I have the technic AZ80s, I’ve had several AirPod pros, I have the Samsung buds Pro three and the budsPro 2, list the earbuds under $400. I’ve had them or still own them and these earbuds check enough of the boxes that matter to me that I use these consistently more than the other ones , probably one of the biggest good sound good ANC great quality, multipoint connection and durability. These aspects make them, the go anywhere earbud, they consistently deliver what I want from them. I love this purchase and will absolutely recommend these buds to anyone who seeks these qualities from their buds, especially in the stem style.

First these are not going to compare to your high end earbuds but for the price range they will be extremely hard to beat. They feel pretty solid and good quality plastic. Out of the box the sound quality is good but use the app and let it personalize the sound stage to your ears and it improves even more. You can adjust EQ in the app or look online for premade setups and import to the app and sound is extremely improved and a top contender for some models costing twice its price. No problem getting it to connect to two devices at once and was easy to change. So far no lost signals at all. Personally I’d like a slightly longer ear tip but the stock ones held in place pretty good and never felt like it was falling out. I got some Omni replacements and they worked fine too. A foam replacement was less successful for my ears. It will take a bit to get used to squeezing the buds to adjust sound and music but even though I was concerned about the feel of squeezing the buds it is holding up fine so far. Battery use is slightly above average and quickly charges from the case. I was skeptical but thrilled with the results. I’d definitely purchase again for normal everyday use and I was concerned about losing or damaging my higher end buds.

I’ve tried a lot of earbuds over the years, from budget pairs to high-end models, and I can confidently say the Nothing Earbuds are by far the best-sounding ones I’ve ever listened to. The audio quality is just phenomenal—crisp highs, rich mids, and a bass that’s absolutely mind-blowing. I’m a big fan of deep, punchy bass, and these earbuds deliver in a way that completely blows Sony’s bass out of the water, which is saying something considering Sony’s reputation. Whether I’m listening to hip-hop, rock, or even classical, the soundstage feels wide and immersive, making every track a joy to hear. For sound alone, these earbuds outshine Bose, Sony, and even Apple AirPods by a mile.That said, they’re not perfect. The noise cancellation is solid, but it’s a step below what you get with the Apple AirPods Pro. It does a decent job blocking out background noise—like chatter in a coffee shop or the hum of a fan—but it doesn’t quite reach that next-level silence I’ve experienced with AirPods. It’s not a dealbreaker for me, especially given how incredible the sound is, but if noise cancellation is your top priority, you might notice the difference.One thing I absolutely love is the Nothing app—it’s great and awesome to use. The interface is clean, intuitive, and lets you tweak the EQ settings to really dial in the sound to your liking. It’s a huge plus that makes these earbuds feel personalized and fun to play around with. Pairing them with my iPhone has been mostly smooth, too. I’ve had next to no connection issues, which is a massive relief after the nonstop headaches I dealt with using Bose and Sony earbuds—both higher-end models starting at $250+. Those kept dropping out or struggling to sync, but the Nothing Earbuds have been rock-solid in comparison.My one real gripe is the battery life. With the volume at 50% and noise cancellation turned on, I’m getting about 4 hours of playback, which feels a bit short. I wish it lasted longer—maybe 6 or 7 hours—because I hate having to pop them back in the case so often. The case itself adds more charges, which helps, but for longer listening sessions, it’s a slight inconvenience.Overall, these earbuds are a revelation. The sound quality is unmatched, the bass is the best I’ve ever heard, and they’re way better than Bose, Sony, and AirPods in that department. Add in the awesome Nothing app, and you’ve got a winner—especially for the price. The noise cancellation and battery life could use a boost, but for audio lovers like me, these are a no-brainer. I’d take them over those pricier brands any day.