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Nothing Ear (1)

Nothing Ear (1)
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alaScore 94

64 reviews

Mar, 2026

alaTest has collected and analyzed 64 reviews of Nothing Ear (1). The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the reliability and comfort are overall positive. The price and design also get good feedback, whereas the mids quality and bass quality get critical comments.

sound, design, price, comfort, reliability

bass quality, mids quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Nothing Ear (1) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Nothing Ear 1 review: Everything you could want, for just $99

 

The Ear 1 true wireless earbuds are the first product from Nothing, and at $99 they have an enviable spec list. Can they live up to our high expectations?

Distinctive design Active noise cancelation Wireless charging Very light and comfortable Highly competitive price

Limited codec support Bright sound can lack presence

“Fresh and distinctively styled, the Nothing Ear 1 true wireless earbuds enviable spec list with ANC and wireless charging is backed up by high comfort levels, good performance, and a great $99 price.”

Feb, 2022
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Best Noise-Canceling Headphones I've Tested for 2026

 

The Nothing Headphone (1) ended up being more impressive than I thought it would be. Nothing has always been a good marketing company that usually does a bang-up job hyping its products. Its first earbuds were a little more style over substance (the...

sturdy, eye-catching design; strong performance; best new headphones of 2026

quibbles with the headphone being a little heavy; slightly prefer the sound quality of some competing models

Dec, 2025
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Nothing Headphone (1) Review: Designed to Turn Heads

 

The Nothing Headphone (1) stands out in a crowded market with a distinctive design, customizable controls, and good noise cancellation, but getting the best sound quality requires some work on your part.

Jul, 2025
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Nothing Ear (1) Review

 

Nothing's Ear (1) true wireless earphones are one of the most visually interesting pairs on the market, and back up their good looks with solid audio performance and above-average noise cancellation for an affordable price.

Jul, 2021
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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Nothing Ear 1 earbuds review: almost something

 

Standout design and noise cancellation for $99.

Unique transparent design ; Lots of features for $99 ; Comfortable and light

Buggy performance ; So-so noise cancellation and ambient sound modes ; Limited control customization

The Nothing Ear 1 earbuds bundle together features like active noise cancellation, wireless charging, and more for an appealing $99 price. They also have a unique, partially transparent design that lets you see their internal components.

Jul, 2021
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Expert review by : Shubham Agarwal (laptopmag.com)

The Nothing Ear 1 are the budget noise-canceling earbuds to beat

 

The Nothing Ear 1 offer just about everything you need in a pair of true wireless earbuds for $100. How well do they perform in real-life use?

Long-lasting battery ; Balanced sound ; Affordable ; Unique design ; Comfortable and lightweight buds ; Above-average noise cancellation

Impractical case design ; Limited companion app ; Buggy mic performance ; No voice assistant support

Nothing claims to have fixed a lot of issues that plagued its Ear 1 earbuds at launch. In this long-term review, we try to find out whether the Nothing Ear 1 are now the budget noise-cancelling earbuds to beat.

Sep, 2021
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Expert review by : Jason England (laptopmag.com)

Nothing ear (1) review: First-generation product with promise

 

Can Nothing ear (1) live up to the hype?

Incredible sound quality ; Great ANC ; Crystal-clear call quality ; Responsive touch controls ; Impressive Bluetooth 5.2 range ; Easy-to-use app ; Prompt customer support

Divisive design ; Average battery life ; Limited EQ customizability

The Nothing ear (1) screams "first generation product," for better and for worse. The striking transparent design is divisive and the battery life is average, but with impeccable sound and stellar call quality, Nothing is on the right track.

Jul, 2021
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Expert review by : Vanessa McCuaig (rtings.com)

Nothing Ear (1) : Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

 

The Nothing Ear (1) are good for commute and travel. They have a comfortable, lightweight, and well-built design. They have ANC and can block out a good amount of background noise, like the low rumble of bus or plane engines. However, their five-hour...

Comfortable and well-built design, good noise isolation performance

Are somewhat prone to inconsistent audio delivery

Nov, 2021
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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Nothing Ear review: retune, re-release

 

The new Nothing Ears replace the Nothing Ear (2) and come with a different driver, thus — a slightly different tuning. But they also make up for that with a new Advanced EQ feature that basically puts the tuning in your hands!

Excellent sound ; Highly customizable tuning through app ; Light and easy to wear ; Dual Bluetooth connection

Case is kind of bulky ; ANC is still not super-solid (-0.5 deducted for that)

Aug, 2024
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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Nothing Ear (1) review: you get what you pay for?

 

The Nothing Ear (1) earbuds cost $100 and they sound about as good as you imagine they could. They are definitely not a bad purchase at that price, but adding $50 might get you a better set of earbuds.

Good fit and feel ; Sound quality and noise cancelation is good for price ; Touch controls are extremely responsive ; Good battery life

Case is bulky and putting the buds in is finnicky ; No custom EQ ; Mis-touches when adjusting the earbuds are inevitable

Sep, 2021
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