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 Availability = Ear (1) - discontinued\\ Ear (stick) - discontinued\\ Ear (2) - discontinued\\ Ear - available\\ Ear (a) - available\\ Ear (open) - available\\ Ear (3) - available
 Website = [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-1|nothing.tech/products/ear-1]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-stick|nothing.tech/products/ear-stick]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-2|nothing.tech/products/ear-2]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear|nothing.tech/products/ear]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-a|nothing.tech/products/ear-a]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-open|nothing.tech/products/ear-open]]\\ [[https://nothing.tech/products/ear-3|nothing.tech/products/ear-3]]
+Resources = [[/download/ear_stick_user_guide.pdf|Ear (stick) user guide]]\\ [[/download/ear_2_user_guide.pdf|Ear (2) user guide]]\\ [[/download/ear_user_guide.pdf|Ear user guide]]\\ [[/download/ear_a_user_guide.pdf|Ear (a) user guide]]\\ [[/download/ear_open_user_guide.pdf|Ear (open) user guide]]\\ [[/download/ear_3_user_guide.pdf|Ear (3) user guide]]\\
 }}
 The Nothing Ear series is a line of true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds produced by Nothing. The series began with the company’s first released product, the Ear (1), and is characterised by the brand’s signature transparent aesthetic and minimalist design language. The series has since expanded through multiple models and specifications, offering additional or improved features such as new codec support, bigger drivers, enhanced ANC (active noise cancellation), and design refinements.
 ====== Ear (1) ======
-{{:hardware:ear_1.jpg|The Nothing Ear (1) in white}}The first generation of the series, and Nothing’s first publicly released product, the Ear (1) laid the foundation for the transparent design, premium ambition and core features for the product line.
+{{:hardware:ear_1.jpg|The Nothing Ear (1) in white}} The first generation of the series, and Nothing’s first publicly released product, the Ear (1) laid the foundation for the transparent design, premium ambition and core features for the product line.
+Ear (1)'s model number is B181 and Pokémon codename is Aipom.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
-Launched in July 2021, Ear (1) were initially priced at £99 / $99 / €99 / INR 5,999 and were available in 45 countries, including the UK, Europe, India and the US. Initially available in limited quantities, wider availability began in August.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_1_officially_launched_available_july_31-news-50246.php)) In October 2022, Nothing announced a 50% price hike to $149, citing a rise in costs.*
+Launched in July 2021, Ear (1) were initially priced at £99 / $99 / €99 / INR 5,999 and were available in 45 countries, including the UK, Europe, India and the US. Initially available in limited quantities, wider availability began in August.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_1_officially_launched_available_july_31-news-50246.php)) In October 2022, Nothing announced a 50% price hike to $149, citing a rise in costs.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_announces_price_increase_for_its_ear_1_tws_earphones-news-56199.php))
+Ear (1) was succeeded by [[ear_series#ear_2|Ear (2)]].
 ===== Hardware =====
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 The product was first unveiled at London’s Fashion Week SS23 in September 2022, as part of a collaboration with Chet Lo, which also showcased the [[hardware:phone_1|Phone (1)]] glyphs shining through translucent clothing and bags.((https://nothing.community/d/1307))
+Ear (stick)'s model number is B157 and Pokémon codename is Bellossom.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
-Ear (stick) was available from November 2022, priced at £99 / $99 / €119 and sold in over 40 countries.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_stick_announced_with_cylindrical_case_and_up_to_29_hours_of_battery_life-news-56295.php))
+Ear (stick) was available from November 2022, priced at £99 / $99 / €119 and sold in over 40 countries.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_stick_announced_with_cylindrical_case_and_up_to_29_hours_of_battery_life-news-56295.php)) Despite demand from users and the [[:community]], there has not yet been a successor to Ear (stick). The closest option for non in-ear buds by Nothing is [[ear_series#ear_open|Ear (open)]].
 ===== Hardware =====
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 Nothing partnered with CASETiFY in October 2022 to bring an exclusive “Nothing Mini Pouch” for the Ear (2), alongside Nothing styled phone cases for select iPhones.((https://nothing.community/en/d/1919))
+Ear (2)'s model number is B155 and Pokémon codename is Azumarill.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
 Ear (2) was available for pre-order on nothing.tech from 22 March 2023, priced at £129 / $149 / €149. There were also in-person drops at the [[locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] in London, as well as select Kith stores around the world on 23 March. Online sales began 28 March, including nothing.tech and retail partners such as Stock X, Kith, JUICESTORE & HBX.
+Ear (2) was succeeded by [[ear_series#ear|Ear]].
 ===== Hardware =====
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 ====== Ear ======
 {{ :hardware:ear.jpg|The Nothing Ear in white}}In a controversial move, Nothing dropped the product numbering for the Ear range, and introduced the Ear, citing simplification of “the process of finding earbuds right for you”((https://nothing.community/en/d/8371)). Some users referred to this generation as Ear (2024) or Ear (3), though this incurred more confusion with the release of the Ear (3) in 2025.
+Ear's model number is B171 and Pokémon codename is Entei.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
 Ear launched at a price of £129 / $149 / €149, matching Ear (2)’s launch price. Pre-orders began 18 April 2024, with online sales starting from 22 April.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php)) There was a limited drop of both Ear and Ear (a) at Nothing Store Soho on 20 April.((https://nothing.community/d/9003))
+Ear was succeeded by [[ear_series#ear_3|Ear (3)]].
 ===== Hardware =====
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 ===== Connectivity =====
-Connects to the [[software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app for customisations. As well as the simple equaliser options, Ear now features an 8-band equaliser you can tweak to your desire, and keeps the personal sound profile option from the Ear (2).((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php))
+Connects to the [[software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app for customisations. As well as the simple equaliser options, Ear now features an 8-band equaliser, and keeps the personal sound profile option from the Ear (2).((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php))
 ====== Ear (a) ======
 {{:hardware:ear_a.jpg|The Nothing Ear (a) in yellow}}Launched alongside the Nothing Ear, Ear (a) was a more affordable product with lower specifications, aimed at the budget market. The Ear (a) also came in a new colour for Nothing’s TWS range - yellow. The case was also smaller and more “bubble-shaped” than its predecessors, owing to the lack of wireless charging.
+Ear (a)'s model number is B162 and Pokémon codename is Cleffa.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
-Ear (a) was the first of Nothing’s TWS to drop below the £100 price mark, after the price hike of the Ear (1) and retailed at £99 / $99 / €99. Availability was the same as the Ear - pre-orders from 18 April and regular sales starting 22 April 2024.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php)) There was a limited drop of both Ear and Ear (a) at Nothing Store Soho on 20 April.((https://nothing.community/d/9003))
+Ear (a) was the first of Nothing’s TWS to drop below the £100 price mark, after the price hike of the Ear (1) and retailed at £99 / $99 / €99. Availability was the same as the Ear - pre-orders from 18 April and regular sales starting 22 April 2024.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php)) There was a limited drop of both Ear and Ear (a) at [[:locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] on 20 April.((https://nothing.community/d/9003))
 ===== Hardware =====
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 ===== Connectivity =====
-Utilises the [[software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app for pairing and customisations, featuring a basic equaliser, where you can choose between the presets Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, or create a custom profile by adjusting sliders for Mids, Bass and Treble.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php))
+Utilises the [[software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app for pairing and customisations, featuring a basic equaliser, where users can choose between the presets Balanced, More Bass, More Treble and Voice, or create a custom profile by adjusting sliders for Mids, Bass and Treble.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-news-62893.php))
 ====== Ear (open) ======
-{{ :hardware:ear_open.jpg|The Nothing Ear (open)}}Nothing departed from its standard in-ear TWS for the first time since the Ear (stick) in 2022, releasing over-ear, open-fit earbuds called Ear (open). Traditionally aimed more at the fitness market, open ear buds allow users to listen to audio while remaining aware of their surroundings, owing to the fact that the buds don’t block the ear canal like traditional TWS.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.php))
+{{ :hardware:ear_open.jpg|The Nothing Ear (open) in white}}Nothing departed from its standard in-ear TWS for the first time since the Ear (stick) in 2022, releasing over-ear, open-fit earbuds called Ear (open). Traditionally aimed more at the fitness market, open ear buds allow users to listen to audio while remaining aware of their surroundings, owing to the fact that the buds don’t block the ear canal like traditional TWS.((https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.php))
+Ear (open)'s model number is B182 and Pokémon codename is Flaaffy.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
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 ====== Ear (3) ======
 {{:hardware:ear_3.jpg|The Nothing Ear (3) in white}}Returning to the numbering system, in a slightly confusing move, Nothing announced “Ear (3)” as the fourth generation in the standard TWS line. This product included the biggest design refinement we’ve seen in the series, as well as a new button on the case to enable “Super Mic” - a mic on the case aimed at cutting out the background noise during calls.
+Ear (3)'s model number is B173 and Pokémon codename is Feraligatr.
 ===== Availability & Pricing =====
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 ===== Connectivity =====
 Connection and pairing compatible with the [[software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app enables Advanced Equaliser with a fully customisable 8-band EQ and additional frequency and Q factor selections. [[:hardware|Nothing Phone]] users with [[software:nothing_os|Nothing OS]] can have voice recordings automatically uploaded and transcribed in [[software:essential_space|Essential Space]] by pressing the Talk button. For non-Nothing OS devices, pressing and holding the Talk button will activate the voice asistant.((https://support.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/37810319830289-Nothing-Ear-3))
+====== Ear (3a) ======
+{{ :hardware:ear_3a_pink.webp|The Ear (3a) in pink}}The second generation in the a-series of audio products, the Ear (3a) was announced 30 June 2026 and released 7 July alongside the [[:hardware:phone_4b|Phone (4b)]].((https://nothing.community/d/59135-ear-3a-all-in)) The Ear (3a) introduced a number of new features not seen on previous Ear series products, including Static Spatial Audio and Audio Snapshot, which allows the user to record audio directly through the earbuds, with 32 MB built-in flash storage and audio file syncing with the [[:software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app.
+Ear (3a) also came in a new colourway not yet seen in Nothing's audio products - a vibrant Pink. Its case is pill shaped and it takes design inspiration from bubbled pill packaging and Love Hultén’s pink synthesiser.((https://nothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-now))
+Ear (3a)'s model number is B190 and Pokémon codename is Jumpluff.
+===== Availability & Pricing =====
+Ear (3a) was available globally from launch day on 7 July 2026 in White, Black, Yellow and Pink at $99 / £99 / €99. It was also available in-person at the [[:locations:nothing_store_soho|Nothing Store Soho]] [[:community:community_events#physical_drop_events|drop event]] on 11 July.((https://nothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-now))
+===== Hardware =====
+Ear (3a) connect via Bluetooth 6.0, support AAC, SBC and LDAC codecs and feature a 12mm dynamic driver which delivers up to 5dB more bass than [[ear_series#ear_a|Ear (a)]] alongside a more detailed sound signature. With upgraded wideband active noise cancellation, surrounding voices are now cut by up to 6dB, with peak reduction hitting 45dB. The buds contain a 55 mAh battery and claim up to 6 hours of listening with ANC on and up to 25 hours of charge with the case, which features a 500 mAh battery. With ANC off, the buds boast up to 10 hours of playback with the case adding up to 42 hours. An extra hour of playback time can be achieved by placing the buds in the case for just 5 minutes, and charging from 0 - 100% can be achieved in 70 minutes. Ear (3a) has an IP54 rating for resistance against dust, sweat, and light rain.
+A first for Nothing's range of audio products, the case contains more than a single LED status light, instead housing 3 pixel LEDs reminiscent of a miniature [[:software:glyph_interface#glyph_bar|Glyph Bar]]. Designed to communicate status through a number of light patterns, the status light can show battery level, case charging, pairing, factory reset, firmware updates, and error alerts.((https://nothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-now))((https://nothing.tech/products/ear-3a))
+===== Controls =====
+Ear (3a) retains the familiar pinch gesture controls for single, double and triple pinch gestures, as well as single and double pinch and hold, some of which are customisable. Pinching both buds simultaneously starts and stops Audio Snapshot and call recording.
+===== Connectivity =====
+As with all of Nothing's audio products, the Ear (3a) pair with the [[:software:nothing_x|Nothing X]] app, which offers extensive sound customisation, including four preset EQs for different music genres and a fully adjustable 8-band equaliser for fine tuning sound.
+The app integrates one tap AI features, enabling hands-free access to ChatGPT and a personalised daily news audio digest. It also allows users to connect to two devices simultaneously without manually switching with multi-device Bluetooth connectivity. Each earbud supports custom touch gestures, giving quick control over playback, volume, ANC, and AI features.((https://nothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-now))