Nothing has not officially announced the Ear (3a) yet, but early details are emerging about its colors and price.
Last year, Nothing launched the Ear (3) as its flagship wireless earbuds. Now, the company appears to be working on a more affordable version, the Nothing Ear (3a).
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This follows a similar strategy from 2024, when Nothing released the Ear (a) as a cheaper alternative alongside the Ear (3).
Expected colors and price
According to a report by Dealabs, the Ear (3a) will come in four colors: white, black, yellow, and pink.
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Three of these are the same as the Ear (a), while pink is a new addition.
The same source suggests a launch price of €99 in France, matching the Ear (a)'s launch price in 2024.
The Ear (a) has since dropped to €89.
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So far, the only confirmed trace of the product comes from an Indonesian regulatory database.
The earbuds were listed under model number B190 alongside the CMF Buds Neo, but no specifications or launch date were revealed.
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It remains unclear whether the Ear (3a) will include features missing from the Ear (a), such as wireless charging or improved noise cancellation, both available on Nothing's higher-end models.