Nothing Ear (3) vs Nothing Ear (open)
Nothing Ear (3) ($149) vs Nothing Ear (open) ($150) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nothing Ear (3) | Nothing Ear (open) |
|---|
| Price | $149 | $150 |
| Weight | 5g | 40g |
| ANC | 45dB reduction | — |
| Battery | 8.5h / 40.5h case | 30h total |
| Drivers | 11.6mm dynamic | — |
| Codec | AAC + LHDC 5.0 | — |
| Chat | ChatGPT built-in | — |
| Fit | Silicone ear tips | — |
| IP | — | IP54 |
| Style | — | Open-ear |
| Weight | — | 40g w/case |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3)
- Iconic transparent design
- ChatGPT voice assistant
- LHDC 5.0 high-res codec
- 8.5h battery industry-leading
- $149 aggressive pricing
- Android optimization
- LHDC only on select phones
- New to premium audio tier
Nothing Ear (open)
- Situational awareness
- Transparent design
- IP54
- Open-ear leaks to others
- Bass limited
Nothing Ear (3) is the better value at $149. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.