UPDATE: Sep. 12, 2025, 11:05 a.m. EDT We’ve updated this article with the latest information from Nothing on the Ear (3) coming on Sept. 18. As of Sept. 12, the brand revealed the design of the Ear (3), however full specifications will be available Sept. 18.
UK-based tech company Nothing is upgrading its flagship earbuds. Coming Sept. 18 are the Ear (3), an upgraded model to the Ear (2), which are currently sold out. While we have to wait until Sept. 18 to get the full specifications of the Ear (3), as of Sept. 12, the brand has revealed details on their design.
The Ear (3) maintain Nothing’s transparent design, while adding sleek metal elements.
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Nothing has a signature transparent design in all of its products, and that remains true for the Ear (3). The earbuds take on an ultra-slim design and feature 100 percent anodised recycled aluminum on the case. This design iteration has smooth curves for better ergonomics as well as the thinnest earbud antenna, measuring the industry limit of .35 mm.
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On the new design of the Ear (3), Nothing’s Design Director, Adam Bates, said: “With Ear (3), we’ve evolved our design language by focusing on the fundamentals: the engineering and the experience, resulting in an elevated product that looks and feels different, and functions in ways that are completely new to the industry. The approach to materials and processes, notably the use of anodised aluminum for the case structure and the earbud antenna, have enabled a product which is undoubtedly new, yet unmistakably Nothing.”
Nothing has yet to release full specifications on the Ear (3), but we know those details are coming soon. According to a representative from the company, more details on the Ear (3) will be unveiled on Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. ET. If you want to be among the first to know more, sign up for Nothing’s newsletter.
The Ear (3) will be the latest iteration of Nothing’s flagship earbuds. Earlier this year, the brand launched the Ear (a), a more affordable option compared to the flagship. While we’ve yet to go hands-on with Nothing’s earbuds, we are fans of the Headphone (1), which have excellent ANC and sound, and a striking, unique look.
The Headphone (1) cost $299, while the Ear (a) run for $99. While we have no confirmed price for the Ear (3), we expect the price to fall somewhere in the middle, considering the OG Ear model costs $149.
