Tech Tools: Transparent wireless earbuds with noise cancellation

Nothing Ear (1) offers balanced bass, mid and treble audio performance

Nothing Ear (1): gives you sound quality with buds having an 11.6mm driver.
Nothing Ear (1): gives you sound quality with buds having an 11.6mm driver.

Nothing Ear (1) (£99)

There has been a bit of buzz around new tech brand Nothing, the latest venture from One Plus founder Carl Pei. The company has now released its first product, the Ear (1), wireless earbuds with a transparent design and active noise cancellation. For sound quality, the buds have an 11.6mm driver, with Nothing promising balanced bass, mid and treble performance.

High-definition mics

Three high-definition mics work together for noise cancellation, with a choice of light mode for moderate noise cancellation and maximum mode for noisier environments, with a transparency mode to allow ambient noise filter through when needed. The buds notch up a total playing time of 34 hours, including the case, and are priced at just £99.

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Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist