Nothing Ear (3)

SoundGuys praises the Nothing Ear (3) for improved build, strong ANC, and customizable sound (12mm drivers, LDAC, Nothing X parametric EQ), calling the Super Mic an innovative but awkward case‑mounted feature—great for voice notes and transcription but inconsistent for calls; overall positive, yet a cautious upgrade over prior models.

Linus Sebastian finds the Nothing Ear (3) fun and feature‑rich—transparent design, powerful bass, deep EQ customization, and the Super Mic case earn praise—while warning ANC and tuning are V‑shaped/out of box bright, fit/packaging quirks persist, and AirPods Pro 3 likely still lead on noise cancellation.

Picky Audio rates the Nothing Ear (3) as a solid, mostly positive upgrade—praising comfort, improved mics (Super Mic), app EQ, and richer, bass-forward sound—while flagging weaker transparency, only modest ANC gains, quirky mono/mono-use behavior, and middling latency; overall enthusiastic but measured recommendation for bass lovers.

This is Tech Today’s reviewer (an audio engineer) delivers a measured, mostly positive take: praises the premium metal‑accent design, larger 12mm drivers, LDAC support, and best‑in‑class advanced EQ, but criticizes ANC/transparency, inconsistent fit, buggy Bluetooth, weak real‑world battery, and the Super Mic feeling more gimmicky than essential.

Aaron X Loud and Wireless praises the Nothing Ear (3)’s Super Mic and customizable sound—calling mic-in-case a smart idea that meaningfully improves call clarity in noisy, windy settings—while giving measured praise for stronger ANC and punchy bass. He notes mid‑range “scoop,” average Transparency Mode, occasional Super Mic bugs, and that EQ tuning is needed for balanced vocals.

Mike O'Brien praises the Nothing Ear (3) for standout sound, premium redesigned aluminum case, and the genuinely useful "Talk" / Super Mic case feature—calling them possibly his favorite earbuds—while noting middling ANC/transparency, lack of swipe volume controls and UWB finding, and occasional harsh highs that are mostly fixable via the excellent Nothing X EQ.

Flossy Carter finds the Nothing Ear (3) a lively, stylish upgrade—praising crystal‑clear mids/highs, punchy bass (bass enhancement), dependable ANC/transparency, great battery and app EQ—while calling the Super Mic gimmicky after mixed live call tests; overall enthusiastic and strongly recommends them for bass lovers at $180.

Ho Young Won finds the Nothing Ear (3) a solid, measured upgrade—sleeker design, much better bud battery life, and improved sound/app experience— tempered by only average ANC, a half‑baked Super Mic that’s useful but limited, and a higher $179 price that keeps flagship ANC leaders preferable.

James Afante praises the Nothing Ear (3) for inventive Super Mic case and excellent 12mm‑driver sound (LDAC support, warm bass, crisp highs), calling the mic idea promising though early — a small real improvement over in‑ear mics, not yet a game changer; recommends it for callers who value innovation and great sound, but not for those needing top‑tier ANC or mic perfection.

Brian MacDuff (BMAC) praises the Nothing Ear (3) as a meaningful, measured upgrade—loving the refined transparent design, LDAC/Spatial support, customizable Nothing X EQ, improved battery and solid ANC—while calling the case-based Super Mic clever but situational (better in quiet than windy/noisy spots) and not a dramatic, must‑have leap.

Vladimir Kostek praises the Nothing Ear (3) for its playful transparent design, strong 12mm-driven sound (tunable via the Nothing X app), dependable ANC, and the clever case-based Super Mic that improves voice notes and noisy-call clarity—while noting occasional gimmicky feel, fit variability, and midrange ANC claims slightly exceed real-world results.

Chilled Fossil praises the Nothing Ear (3) for premium build, improved bass and 12mm-driven spatial sound, and an inventive Super Mic in the case—calling it uniquely useful for quick voice memos—while noting fit issues for high‑intensity workouts and that ANC/mic polish isn’t flagship‑level; overall enthusiastic and impressed.

TecH MoE praises the Nothing Ear (3) for standout sound, a best‑in‑class Nothing X app EQ, and the novel Super Mic case—finding the talk button genuinely useful for voice notes—while noting ANC is only average, battery life is modest, and the premium mainly goes to the redesigned case.

Benjamin Fekete praises the Nothing Ear (3), calling his first impressions "very, very positive" after an easy unboxing and quick pairing. He highlights the comfortable medium tips, strong bass and clear highs, effective ANC and improved Transparency over his AirPods Pro, and curiosity about the case "Talk" Super Mic—while noting a forthcoming full review.

SM Lim finds the Nothing Ear (3) to be a travel-ready, well-designed pair of earbuds — lightweight, comfortable on long flights (survived a 10‑hour flight), with improved battery over Gen‑2, good sound, and ANC that tames cabin noise and even a crying baby. The only notable annoyance is a redundant “Talk” button that’s easily pressed when opening the case. Overall recommendation: SM Lim recommends them as a go-to option for frequent travelers who value comfort and portable sound, but flags the official price as steep — worth hunting for discounts (RM599 vs RM759) to make the buy feel justified.

Isa Marcial highlights the Nothing Ear (3)'s improved sound, transparent redesign, LDAC support, powerful ANC, and a highly customizable EQ—praising controls, Swift/ Fast Pair, and overall versatility while noting the transparent case may scratch and the "super mic" in the case underperformed in her tests. Overall consensus: Isa warmly recommends them as high‑quality, competitively priced earbuds she’d choose next—enthusiastic and largely impressed, with only minor aesthetic and one mic‑related caveat that don't outweigh the strong audio and feature set.

hitomidocameraroll highlights that the Nothing Ear (3) feels surprisingly on par with AirPods Pro 3—light, comfortable, and impressively strong noise cancellation—even noting unique touches like ear tips, a charging cable, and a mysterious built‑in case mic. They compare fit (Ear 3 slightly looser for them) and praise the ANC intensity and one‑ear use. Overall, Tyler Morgan’s verdict is positive and pragmatic: for $179 versus $249, the Nothing Ear (3) offer nearly identical real‑world performance to AirPods Pro 3, making them a compelling, cost‑effective alternative worth buying for most users.

austintechtips highlights that the Nothing Ear (3) punches above its $179 price: they praise sound quality, customizable EQ/hearing adjustments, and surprisingly strong noise cancellation, calling them among Nothing’s best earbuds. They note the transparency mode is a bit quiet and the clever case mic/talk-button is poorly implemented for camera use. Overall, Austin’s tone is upbeat and approving—measured enthusiasm with specific caveats—so he recommends the Ear (3) as a great midrange pick for most users who value sound customization and style, while warning creators not to rely on the case microphone for recording.

techknowbiz (Nafis A) finds the Nothing Ear (3) "cool and weird"—praising the useful case mic, premium-feeling redesigned case, improved soundstage and tweakable app EQ, but criticizing underwhelming ANC, windy/high‑end feedback, harsher out‑of‑box tuning, average battery, and higher price. Overall, Nafis leans cautious: they appreciate some unique improvements for creators and bass lovers, but worse stock sound, weaker noise cancellation, and the cost make the Ear (3) hard to wholeheartedly recommend without manual EQ adjustments.

imparkerburton highlights the Nothing Ear (3)’s standout Super Mic — a built‑into-the-case microphone activated by a “talk” button that claims clearer voice pickup by being held close to the mouth. He shows both black and silver/white units, notes the magnetic packaging, and demos a side‑by‑side mic test with background fan noise. Overall, his tone is curious and impressed but measured: excited by the novel case mic and practical demo, yet observational rather than euphoric. He leans toward a positive recommendation for people who value call clarity and novelty, while implying listeners should judge the mic demo themselves.

xaltech highlights the Nothing Ear (3)'s standout hardware and practical innovation: a transparent, refined design, strong 12mm drivers with adjustable EQ, effective adaptive ANC, and the unique "Super Mic" in the case for far-better voice capture in noisy environments. They praise battery, wireless charging, IP54 and broad compatibility but call out that Transparency mode could be improved. Overall, xaltech's tone is clearly positive and mildly enthusiastic—favoring the Ear (3) as a high-value, near-premium option and recommending them for daily commuters or anyone who needs reliable ANC plus an excellent call mic; minor quibbles don't undermine the recommendation.

Mark Ellis Reviews highlights the Nothing Ear (3)’s slimmer recycled-aluminum case, new 12mm drivers, stronger ANC, LDAC/Bluetooth 5.4, and standout battery and charging gains—calling SuperMic novel though slightly gimmicky. Overall, he praises their sound and value at £179, recommends them as top-tier contenders, and teases a full roundup.