Nothing is entering the earbud market with a new product: open-air earbuds. A report from WinFuture has confirmed this and includes new images that showcase the design of these true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.
Details on the Nothing Ear (Open)
The Nothing Ear (Open) are set to be officially revealed tomorrow, September 24th. These will be the company's first open-ear earbuds, featuring a design that diverges slightly from their earlier models. The leaked images display a design common in the open-ear category, featuring a wraparound band that likely fits around the back of the ear. The speaker is expected to house a large 14.2mm driver, aimed at delivering quality sound. This design resembles those seen in products from brands like SoundCore and JBL.
Battery Life and Performance
In terms of battery life, these earbuds are projected to provide 8 hours of playback from a single charge. When used with the charging case, this total is said to extend to 30 hours. However, this represents a minor reduction compared to the standard Nothing Ear 2, which can deliver up to 36 hours of playback time. Given that these are open-ear earbuds, they probably won't feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) support. This is because open-ear designs rest outside or only partially within the ear canal, allowing ambient sounds to pass through easily.
Additional Features and Pricing
The charging case appears to be slim yet wide, as seen in the leaked images. Each earbud is reported to weigh only 8.1 grams, and both the earbuds and the case have an IP54 splash-proof rating. Notably, there is ongoing support for ChatGPT when connected to a Nothing Phone. Furthermore, the leak suggests there will be a “Bass Enhance” mode, which may attract fans of bass-heavy music.
The pricing for these earbuds remains undisclosed. However, with the launch occurring tomorrow, the details will soon be revealed.
