Nothing Ear True Wireless Earbuds vs Nothing Ear 3a
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General
| Brand | Nothing | Nothing |
| Model | Ear | Ear 3a |
| Design | TWS Earbuds | TWS Earbuds |
| Type | In the Ear | In the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless |
Design and Body
| Dimensions | 55.5 x 22 x 55.5 mm | |
| Weight | 51.9 g (With Case), 4.62 g Per Earbud |
Features
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.3 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m | |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes, 3 Mics Per Bud | Yes |
| Voice Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | Press and Hold (Left & Right Earbuds): Switch Between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode | Touch Control |
| Music Controls | Single press: Play/Pause, Double Press: Skip Forward, Triple Press: Skip Back | |
| Call Controls | Single Press: Answer/Hang up Calls, Double Press: Reject Calls | |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | IP54 Rated-Buds / IP55 Rated-Case, Rated, Transparency Mode, Dual Connection, Type-C Charging, Customized Advanced Equalizer with 8-band EQ, Personal Sound Profile, LED Charging Status, Find My Earbuds, Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair | IP54 Rated, Transparency mode, Type-C Charging, Quick Charging, Dual Connection, Low Latency mode, Nothing X App |
Sound Features
| Deep Bass | Yes | Yes |
| Impedance | 32 ohm | |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz (Min) - 20 kHz (Max) | 20 Hz (Min) - 40 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 11 mm | |
| Driver Type | Premium Ceramic Driver | Dynamic Driver |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes, 45dB-Smart ANC | Yes |
Extra
| Sales Package | Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size (S, M, L), Charging Case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide | 1 Pair of Earbuds, Charging Case, Charging Cable, Eartips (XS/S/SL), Safety & Warranty Information, User Guide |
| Magnet Type | Graphene |
Power Features
| Battery Capacity | 500 mAh (Case), 46 mAh Per Earbud | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Battery Life | 40.5 hours with Case (ANC Off) 8.5 hours (Earbuds with ANC Off) 24 hours with Case (ANC On) 5.2 hours (Earbuds with ANC On) | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hours (Case) |
Warranty
| Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year, Manufacturer Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defects | Manufacturing Defects |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage | Physical Damage |
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