These wireless earbuds have so many AirPods-rivaling features, like a lengthier battery life, active noise-cancelling, ChatGPT integration and superb audio quality. According to one user, “crystal clear is an understatement.”
With a slim charging case, transparent design and a feature set that punches above its price, the Ear (a) gives Apple some serious competition. The earbuds deliver crisp sound for music, streaming and phone calls, and they work just as well with Android devices as they do with iPhones.
The Ear (a) offers up to 9.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with ANC turned off, compared to the AirPods 4′s 5-hour battery life. Its active noise cancellation can reduce up to 45 dB of outside noise, while its adaptive features automatically detect sound leakage and adjust ANC levels accordingly. That’s especially useful for commuters, travelers and office workers looking to tune out distractions. (Apple, meanwhile, also only offers noise cancellation for a more expensive AirPods 4 variant at $150.)
One of the most unique features is its ChatGPT integration, which lets Nothing users launch voice conversations with the AI assistant directly from the earbuds using touch controls. It’s a hands-free shortcut you have access to after setting it up with the Nothing app.
