{"id":414580,"date":"2022-03-11T05:45:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T02:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/nothing-ear1-review\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T05:45:42","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T02:45:42","slug":"nothing-ear1-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/","title":{"rendered":"#Nothing Ear(1) Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8c6f286e3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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>&#8220;Nothing Ear(1) Review&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#PROS\" >PROS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#CONS\" >CONS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#RATINGS\" >RATINGS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#EDITORS_QUOTE\" >EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Aesthetics\" >Aesthetics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Ergonomics\" >Ergonomics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Sustainability\" >Sustainability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Performance\" >Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Value\" >Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/nothing-ear1-review\/#Verdict\" >Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNothing_Ear1_Review%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Nothing Ear(1) Review&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_layout.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_layout.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_layout.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_layout.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-container\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row pros-cons\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-pros\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PROS\"><\/span>PROS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>Quirky transparent design<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Comfortable and lightweight<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Adequate features for budget price<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Decent audio performance<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-cons\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONS\"><\/span>CONS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<ul><\/p>\n<li>No equalizer controls<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Very simplistic <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a><\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Mediocre active noise cancellation<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RATINGS\"><\/span>RATINGS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">AESTHETICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">ERGONOMICS<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">PERFORMANCE<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">SUSTAINABILITY \/ REPAIRABILITY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon half\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-row\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-label\">VALUE FOR MONEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-ratings-value\"><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon\"><\/span><span class=\"reviewcard-ratings-icon blank\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-buylink\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"reviewcard-button buylink\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><strong>Click Here to Buy Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviewcard-content-row quote-icon\">\n<div class=\"reviewcard-quote\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EDITORS_QUOTE\"><\/span>EDITOR&#8217;S QUOTE:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"reviewcard-quote-content\"><p>The Nothing Ear(1) offers a refreshing take on minimalism and simplicity, but it seems that it took simplicity to the extreme. Thankfully, the price tag makes some of its shortcomings a bit more forgivable.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Although there have been Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and earphones long before it, the Apple AirPods truly started a new chapter for the audio equipment industry. Truly Wireless Stereo or TWS earbuds started becoming more prevalent and, unsurprisingly, started to look a lot like one another. Many laughed at the AirPods\u2019 unorthodox \u201cstem\u201d when they first came out, but it is now one of the most copied earbuds designs in the market. That state of affairs inspired a former smartphone company exec to strike off on his own and build a company on a theme of transparency. It\u2019s against that backdrop that the Nothing Ear(1) was born, and we tried it out to see just how far its clarity goes.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_02.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_03.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_01.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aesthetics\"><\/span>Aesthetics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing co-founder Carl Pei wanted to introduce a niche design trend in the mobile market starting with the Ear(1) buds, and he does hit the target, though only barely. There is already a sub-trend in minimalist design circles that call for transparent frames and chassis that reveal a product\u2019s internals in all its glory, and it\u2019s something that even tech-loving people fall for. Phone skins that fake a transparent back are quite popular among this crowd, and there are even one or two phones that deliver a translucent design for these people.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the Nothing Ear(1) isn\u2019t really completely transparent. In reality, only the buds\u2019 stems let you see the minute electronics inside, from the microphones to the sensors to even the magnets. The buds themselves, particularly the part that houses the speakers and the battery, is completely opaque to the outside world, shattering any expectations of a fancy view of what makes a wireless earbud tick.<\/p>\n<p>More disappointing perhaps is the Ear(1)\u2019s charging case, which shows off no electronics at all. Yes, the cover and base are transparent to let you see the buds when they\u2019re nested inside, but that\u2019s pretty much it. At least you won\u2019t be caught by surprise when you notice that one bud is missing from its cradle.<\/p>\n<p>The Nothing Ear(1) is definitely aesthetically interesting, but it\u2019s just a few steps away from feeling a tad too gimmicky. In terms of the overall design, Nothing doesn\u2019t really offer anything revolutionary to set it apart from the crowd. Without those transparent stems, there is really nothing to keep it from being mistaken for the Apple AirPods Pros.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_07.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_07.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_07.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_08.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_08.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1180\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_08.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ergonomics\"><\/span>Ergonomics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, the startup doesn\u2019t disappoint when it comes to the feel of the accessories. As something that most people will put in their ears for hours on end, comfort is one of the most important design considerations, even for tiny TWS buds. In that area, the Ear(1) definitely delivers.<\/p>\n<p>The buds offer a comfortable fit, and the three different silicone tip sizes ensure they won\u2019t accidentally fall off when you\u2019re sweating it out. It\u2019s almost too easy to forget they\u2019re even there, given how light they are at 4.7 grams. Of course, that\u2019s an exaggeration because you will always notice them since you\u2019ll be enjoying your favorite workout tunes or podcasts while wearing them.<\/p>\n<p>The Ear(1) does support that exercise scenario but be careful not to go overboard. An IPX4 rating means it\u2019s minimally water-resistant, at least against some accidental splashes of water. There is absolutely no protection against dust, so forget about bringing it to the beach unless you\u2019re very, very careful.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_05.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sustainability\"><\/span>Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nothing wants to reinvigorate and revolutionize the consumer tech market, but it has so far failed to address one of the biggest problems with that industry. Earbuds, in particular, are the epitome of unsustainability and electronic waste, and the Nothing Ear(1) is no different. Despite claims of its durability and longevity, the buds will eventually break. And when that happens, there\u2019s really not much choice but to throw them out.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its unconventional transparent design, the Ear(1) is 100% conventional when it comes to the materials used for its construction. That translates to a lot of plastic, and not even the recyclable kind. Given how earbuds like these are often lost or aren\u2019t exactly long-lasting, the chances of a pair finding its way to landfills will happen quite often.<\/p>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be as bad if the buds were easily repairable but, then again, almost no TWS earbuds are. They are extremely difficult to open up, and their soldered parts make it impossible to replace broken components. No wonder, then, that repair expert <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/Teardown\/Nothing+ear+(1)+Teardown\/145624\">iFixit<\/a> gives it its lowest score.<\/p>\n<p>The one silver lining is that co-founder and CEO Carl Pei is well aware of the sustainability concerns hounding consumer electronics and is promising to work towards fixing that as well. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nothing.community\/d\/256-nothing-ear-1-is-carbon-neutral\">He said<\/a> that the Ear(1) would be carbon neutral in its production by the end of last year, though he stopped short of explaining the steps the company has taken to achieve that. That, however, still leaves the question of the materials used, and that will probably be more difficult to address than carbon emissions during production.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_10.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s almost too easy to write off the Nothing Ear(1) as some fancy buds with an artsy gimmick and nothing more. With the price tag it carries, not to mention the age of the company, it\u2019s also too easy to presume you\u2019ll be getting what you pay for. The surprising reality is that it isn\u2019t the case at all.<\/p>\n<p>We could hardly describe the Ear(1)\u2019s audio output as mind-blowing, but it\u2019s definitely unexpected for something in this price range. Mids and highs are clear and discernible and bass is present, though definitely lacking in punch. The companion mobile app offers some equalizer presets to swing towards more bass or more treble, but those won\u2019t really do much to compensate.<\/p>\n<p>The buds are actually feature-packed, which is another surprise given that same price tag. There are touch gesture controls that are somewhat configurable via the mobile app and automatic pause and resume when you remove or put on the buds. The biggest feature, however, is the presence of Active Noise Cancellation, something that you\u2019d only typically see on more expensive pairs. Sadly, ANC performance isn\u2019t exactly impressive, and there\u2019s still a good amount of sound that gets through.<\/p>\n<p>With that many features, it\u2019s almost disappointing to discover that the Ear(1)\u2019s mobile app is almost the exact opposite. Going for simplicity, it doesn\u2019t offer much control over the buds. You can change some of the touch gestures, sure, but you are forever stuck on the EQ presets that Nothing has provided. The buds themselves also lack some high-end features like high-quality aptX codec and Bluetooth multi-point, but some might consider those as luxuries rather than essentials.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"980\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_09.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value\"><\/span>Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nothing Ear(1) costs $99 and is easily one of the most affordable TWS earbuds in the market. That alone might already convince some to try a pair, but its value goes beyond the tag. You aren\u2019t getting what you pay for because you are actually getting more.<\/p>\n<p>While ANC isn\u2019t the top of its class, few $99 buds can boast of even having that feature. Audio quality is also decent and should be enough to satisfy the average music lover. It doesn\u2019t have all the bells and whistles, for sure, but you probably won\u2019t expect that from a $99 pair anyway. Unfortunately, that price tag also makes it feel like the buds are disposable, which doesn\u2019t do well for its impact on the environment.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/dYgRAY\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-367815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-367815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1080\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2022\/03\/10\/nothing-ear1-review\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Nothing Ear(1) Review\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2022\/03\/Nothing_Ear_1_review_yankodesign_06.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verdict\"><\/span>Verdict<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nothing Ear(1) is a rather surprising first product for a man whose name has been associated with one of the most successful smartphone startups in recent history. Just like how OnePlus used \u201cNever Settle\u201d as its battle cry, Nothing is making \u201cTransparency\u201d as its prime directive. The design definitely conveys that, but the Ear(1) is, fortunately, more than just a pretty face.<\/p>\n<p>It is far from being the best in class, but Nothing really packed quite a whopper inside a $99 package. The company\u2019s goal of breathing new life into the consumer tech market falls a bit short, though, especially in blazing a trail for sustainable products. The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that the company is at least aware of those shortcomings and is steering its ship in the right direction. For a first try, the Ear(1) is definitely nothing to laugh at.<\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5' style=\" margin: clear: both>\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width=\"\"><\/p>\n<div overflow=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>JC Torres<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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