Nothing Ear 3 vs Nothing Headphone 1
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General
| Brand | Nothing | Nothing |
| Model | Ear 3 | Headphone 1 |
| Design | TWS Earbuds | Headphone |
| Type | In the Ear | Over the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless, Wired |
| Designed For | All Android & iOS Devices |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 55.5 x 55.5 x 22.25 mm | 78 x 173.85 x 189.25 mm |
| Weight | 71.4 g (With Case), 5.2 g Per Earbud | 329 g |
| Cord Length | 1 m | |
| Foldable | No |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.4 | Yes, 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | 10 m |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, 6 mic, 3 per earbud | Yes, 3 Mics Each Side / 6 Mics Total |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | TALK Button & Pinch Sensor | Buttons, Roller, Paddle |
| Music Controls | Yes | |
| Call Controls | Yes | |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | |
| Additional Features | IP54 Rated, Transparency mode, Type-C Charging, Quick Charging, Dual Connection, Low Latency mode, Nothing X App, Advanced EQ with 8 Band Equalizer, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, LED Charging Status, In-Ear Detection, Find my Device | IP52 Rated, Transparent Design, Metal And Plastic Body, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Dual Device, Telescopic Arms, Ear Pads Made From PU Memory Foam, Multipoint Technology, 8 Band EQ, Equaliser Profile Sharing, Formed Aluminium Material, AI Powered Clear Voice Technology |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 32 ohm | 16 ohm |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) | 20 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 12 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver, (PMI + TPU) Diaphragm | Dynamic Driver, Customised Driver and Suspension System |
| Noise Reduction | 42 dB Noise Cancellation | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes, 45dB-Real Time Adaptive ANC | Yes, Real-time Adaptive ANC |
| Environmental Noise Cancellation | Yes, 4-Mic ENC | |
| Other Features | 24-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio, Static Spatial Audio, Audio Codec (AAC, SBC, LDAC) | Tuned by KEF, Spatial Audio Effect, Ultra Bass Technology, Lossless and Hi-Res & LDAC Audio, Sound by KEF, Enhanced Sound Quality with Precision Damping, ANC and Transparency Modes, AI Integration, Audio Codec - AAC, SBC, LDAC |
Extra
| Sales Package | 1 Pair of Earbuds, Charging Case, Charging Cable, Eartips (XS/S/SL), Safety & Warranty Information, User Guide | 1 x Nothing Headphone, 1 x Softshell Case, 1 x USB C Cable, 1 x 3.5mm To 3.5mm Audio Cable, 1 x Safety Information And Warranty Information, 1 x User Guide |
| Inline Remote | Yes | |
| Other Controls | On/Off Switch : Switch Up: Power Off, Switch Down: Power On Pairing : Hold The Bluetooth Pairing Button For 2 Seconds Until The White Led Starts To Blink Roller : Roll Right/Left: Volume Up/Down, Press: Play/Pause, Press & Hold: Anc / Transparency Mode Paddle : Push Right: Next Track / Answer Call, Push Left: Previous Track / Reject Call, Hold Right: Fast Forward, Hold Left: Rewind Button : Nothing Os - Press: Channel Hop, Hold: Smart Assistant, Android / Ios - Press: Smart Assistant | |
| Other | Earbud Dimension (30.5 (H) x 21.5 (W) x 20.75 (D)mm) | Indicators - Low Battery (<30%): Red, Battery ≥30%: White, Charging: White LED Flashing, Fully Charged (Cable Connected): White, Pairing: White LED Flashing, Factory Reset Successful: Red LED Flashes 3 Times, Then White LED Flashes |
Power Features
| Battery Capacity | 500 mAh (Case), 55 mAh Per Earbud | 1040 mAh |
| Battery | 10 min Charge= 10 hour of Playtime | Rechargeable Lithium-ion, 5 Min Charge = 5 Hours of Playtime |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Battery Life | 38 hours with Case (ANC Off) 10 hours (Earbuds with ANC Off) 22 hours with Case (ANC On) 5.5 hours (Earbuds with ANC On) | 80 hours (ANC Off) 35 hours (ANC On) |
| Charging Time | 1.17 hours (Case) | 2 hours |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defects | Manufacturing Defects |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
| Warranty Service Type | For Any Warranty Related Issues, Please Call the Nothing Customer Support |
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