Nothing Ear (Open): Revolutionary Headphones with AI Integration and Open Design for Ultimate Awareness and Sound Quality

Recently, headphone manufacturers have been flirting with the open design of the plugs more and more often. Already at the end of the year Novinky.cz tried it at the largest mobile trade fair MWC 2024 in Barcelona, ​​​​​​​​​​Spain, Huawei FreeClips model.

Now the company based in London Nothing comes up with a very similar concept. “Ear (open) offers its own Open Sound technology, which creates an immersive sound experience while maintaining users’ awareness of their environment,” said company representatives at the preview of the new product.

They believe that the main advantage of the new building is that the listener has a panoramic view of his surroundings. “Whether it’s birdsong or the hustle and bustle of the city, users will always be connected to their surroundings without compromising sound quality,” said the manufacturer.

Even if you don’t often want to be disturbed while listening, the open design will be useful in many cases. For example, in sports, you can see the traffic around you so that you don’t accidentally run under a passing car or hit a pedestrian. Similarly, you can hear birds singing in nature while listening to podcasts.

After the example of previous headphones and smartphones from Nothing, Ear has a slim and transparent appearance (open), the view of the internal parts looks very effective. Weighing just 8.1 grams per earbud and a thin 19mm case, these are some of the most compact earbuds on the market.

The manufacturer put a lot of emphasis on comfortable wear when designing the headphones. So there is a three-point balancing system and a silicone hook that catches on the ear in the novel. Thanks to this, the headphones should be comfortable to wear, regardless of your ear shape. According to the manufacturer, stability should also be good during sports activities such as running or cycling.

High-quality listening should be ensured by the titanium transducer with step geometry, which the manufacturer has patented. Its shape should reduce distortion and improve low frequency performance. The titanium surface is then expected to contribute to a cleaner sound.

“The driver components, which are almost 30% lighter than conventional headphones, also contribute to the weight of mid and high frequencies, while the driver physically steps the speaker closer to the ear , no compromise in comfort. At the same time, the automatic Bass Enhance algorithm improves performance in the range of lower frequencies so that the headphones offer an even richer bass experience,” said the creators.

The headphones should last up to 8 hours on a single charge. With the charging case, battery life can be extended up to 30 hours, which is more than enough to listen all day. After just 10 minutes of charging, you get up to 2 hours of listening time.

“Integrated Clear Voice technology ensures crystal clear calls even in challenging environments thanks to artificial intelligence-assisted processing. Everything was trained on over 28 million sound settings. Dual connectivity enables seamless switching between devices, while Low Lag ensures an optimal gaming experience with minimal audio degradation,” said the creators.

In addition, Cluas (open) attracts artificial intelligence (AI). “Thanks to ChatGPT integration, users can receive real-time information directly from their headsets, greatly increasing user comfort while keeping their hands free. This feature, which is available through the Nothing X app, allows you to control ChatGPT with your voice and, thanks to it, be fully informed about the route,” the company’s representatives concluded.

Nothing Ear (open) will not go on sale until October 7, however, the headphones are already available for pre-order in the country. Prospective applicants will pay them CZK 3,999.