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Nothing has proven to set itself apart when it comes to wireless headphones. Just when it seemed like they were all AirPods copies, the young company brought us the Nothing Ears (1), better known as transparent headphones. This is their third generation and they bring a subtle change to the name that shows their relevance. They no longer have numbers. Now they are simply nothing years.

We have been testing them for over a month and now we understand why this change. None of the ears have finally reached that point of maturity That was asked for. It needs that internal improvement to compete against any other sound maker now to position itself among the most recommended headphones.

Nothing Year Technical Data Sheet

Design: If something works, don’t touch it

Nothing Year is a rounded product in the design department. They’re comfortable, light (each earbud is less than 5 grams), they don’t fall out, and they’re very aesthetically pleasing. Aside from the new batch of open-design headphones like the Freeclip, these Nothing Ears are probably the most recognizable TWS headphones today. They have one Quite a unique design that quickly sets them apart Among the rest, although each has its own style, generally the same lines are repeated.

We are one of a kind imitation glass. It’s actually a thermoplastic polyurethane but the result is great. According to the brand, it is 89% transparent and allows light to pass through. So clear the headphone label.

If you already know the previous models, the new ones won’t be so surprising, but the first time we see them they are surprising. Apart from the general aesthetics, I especially like the finish. Each has one and a small ear logo missing Red and white circles to indicate which are the right and left earphones.

We have two wind outlets in each earphone, with 10% better air outlet than in-ears (2) according to Nothing, and the construction is closed enough to offer IP54 certification against splashes. After trying them out at the gym for several weeks, I can definitely say there are no complaints here.

If we talk about the Nothing Ear box, we have a square of transparent plastic with IP55 certification. It has a logical size, it opens easily, it has a magnetic closure and it is also quick to put the headphones on. On the side we have the physical button for pairing as well as the USB-C port. It doesn’t particularly stand out, though The box does its job well..

As a novelty, Nothing Year (a), the most economical version, is presented with a very attractive yellow version. A more concrete and casual model.

Usage and application experience

It’s hard to compete on hardware against the big manufacturers. But staying ahead of the market in software is easy, as long as you devote a little attention and affection. As we have already seen with the Nothing Phone (2), Software is what really matters.

And what can we say about using Nothing Year. A surprise. I have no doubt here. Nothing is already a reference brand when it comes to the usability of its headphones. Your application may not be the most complete or the one with the most options, but it offers everything, with perfect accuracy and error-free operation.

It opens the box and headphones They pair immediately. We have Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair as well as Bluetooth 4.3 and dual connection mode for connecting multiple devices at the same time. And as we say, the results are top notch. Just like there are headphones that cause a number of problems, it’s just the opposite with the Nothing Ears. An outstanding user experience.

Applications are available for both Android how iOS And the headphones have a design in sync with the design. Another mini point for the manufacturer’s design team.

Among the options we have an equalizer, noise cancellation control, a menu where they explain gestures and settings to control the bass. They also work quite perfectly in terms of gestures. We can play music to increase the volume, as well as access the voice assistant. We can do nothing plan and nothing phone from that option Talk to ChatGPT.

One of the advantages of Nothing Ear over Ear (A) is that we have a more advanced equalizer, which is able to perform a hearing test. Fixed audio profile For our ears.

At the level of autonomy they adhere to. We use them regularly during our work day and at the end of the day they demand time. If we count it consecutively, we have approx About 5 hours with noise cancellation enabled and volume 80% And about 9 hours if we turn it off and don’t turn up the volume so high.

If we pull the charging base, the autonomy increases, able to fully recharge the headphones about five times. These aren’t amazing numbers, but they’re decent for the sound quality and noise cancellation level they offer. We are pleased with the autonomy department, although there is still a way to go in the future.

As required by the European Union, they come with USB-C and offer up to 2.5W wireless charging.

On par with the best in sound and noise cancellation

The Nothing Year has a revamped sound system compared to the previous model. We have one in every earphone 11 millimeter drivers and a new ceramic diaphragm. On the software level, Nothing has implemented a base enhancement algorithm and, for the first time, compatibility with Sony’s LDAC codec has been added, with LHDC 5.0, which allows playback of high-resolution tracks up to 24 bit/96 kHz via Bluetooth.

The result is top-notch sound. They’re not the best TWS headphones we’ve heard, though The distance is short with top models from Sony, JBL or Apple.

By having a very good equalizer and frequency control, it is possible to adapt the music to our taste. Generally its level is high. The vocals are clear, the treble goes away and the bass isn’t hollow.

I mainly used Nothing Year with Spotify. It’s a shame it doesn’t yet have high-resolution sound to take advantage of LDAC Yes, I played several FLAC tracks using Bluetooth to test the benefits of this codec, and I must say that it allowed me to enjoy a bit more bass. All in all, the difference is not substantial. With some headband headphones I’ve seen a jump, with TWS we’re not yet at that point for this addition to be a differentiating factor.

As for noise cancellation, this is another point where Nothing took a step forward. Theoretically we have a cancellation 1.8 times stronger than our ears (2), canceling 13% more noise. How does all this translate to 45 decibels with frequencies up to 5,000 Hz? Insulation levels are adequate in cafeterias and noise environments. It falls short on planes. I’ve tested the Nothing Ear on several long flights and found it so comfortable while at the airport, I’ve opted for other models on the flight itself.

Nothing adds a transparency mode to be able to hear conversations around us, but here they need to refine it. When we activate it, the volume level and general quality decrease significantly. Extra.

Some ears, BDtechsupport opinions and notes

It shows when things are done well. And when it’s no longer first or second generation side by side. There are no ears Transparent headphone integration. They lose the amazing effect, but we have the edge in terms of noise and noise cancellation. Autonomy is also improved, although more is desirable.

Nothing is the first brand that comes to mind when we talk about sound, but it has a very good argument. And shows serious work. We are looking for excellent wireless headphones. Very reliable in all categories and worth paying more for.

Y If we don’t want to spend that much, we recommend Nothing Year (a)., for 99 euros, is very similar and where we took a slight step back in sound. Regardless, Nothing’s headphones are a highly recommended purchase. At par with any other competitor. Few novice manufacturers can boast of this.

The Nothing Ear and Ear (a) Headphones were provided by Nothing for testing. You can check how we review BDtechsupport and our relationship with companies policy.