Amazing quality, for its design
After using them for a few days, here’s some key notes that are worth considering:• These are not designed to sit in your ear, and it may take time getting used to that.• Battery life may vary, depending on features enabled on your phone.• Sound quality will be affected by the environment, since your ears remain open (which is how this is designed to fit).To be fair, I’ve used these in environments that have a lot of ambient noise. The ambient sounds do mess with my ability to hear music, but I’m still not fully adjusted to the design of these buds. However, these are the first open-ear buds I’ve tried.For sound quality, I have to say these are great. Compared to the CMF buds, the only difference I’ve heard was the EQ. The CMF buds are some of the highest quality buds I’ve tried, and the Nothing Ear (open) matches that quality. Not only that, you’ll be able to hear your surroundings without removing them. Since they sit on your ear to leave it open, you’ll have no problems hearing what people try to tell you. If you’re trying to ignore someone, just use normal earbuds.On iOS devices, the battery lasts around 6-7 hours on a single charge, with the case extending it up to 30 hours. This is with Cross Fade enabled, while looping through a playlist. The Nothing X app is finicky, but we aren’t here to talk about the app. We’re here to talk about the hardware. Overall, I think these are the perfect pair of buds (especially for people with ADHD or potential hearing issues). As someone with both ADHD and slight hearing issues, I can’t recommend these enough. Great value, for the price tag*TLDR; I did purchase this product during a sale, but I would still recommend these buds. They work very well, they fit comfortably (once you get used to them), and you can still connect them without the app. The app is mostly for EQ & control customization. Sound quality may be affected by environment, but it still shines with high quality sound. Lastly, the battery lasts long enough for your everyday needs.

Unique Design, But Fit & Sound Didn’t Meet Expectations
I was excited to try the Nothing Ear (Open) Open-Ear Headphones, but they didn’t quite meet my expectations. The open-ear design is interesting, and they’re lightweight, but the fit felt a bit awkward—not uncomfortable, just not as secure as I’d like. They sit on the ears rather than in them, which takes some getting used to.The sound quality is decent, but if you’re used to premium in-ear buds, you might find it lacking. The bass isn’t as deep, and the overall audio doesn’t feel as immersive compared to high-end earbuds with noise isolation. That’s probably expected given the open-ear design, but still worth noting.✅ Pros:Unique open-ear design, good for situational awarenessLightweight and easy to wear for long periodsDecent battery life❌ Cons:Fit feels awkward and not as secure as in-ear budsSound lacks depth, especially in bassNot as immersive as traditional premium earbudsIf you’re looking for an open-ear alternative for casual listening, these might be a good fit. But if you’re used to premium sound quality, you might find them a step down.

Coming from the AirPod Pro 2s, these are my favorite pair of bluetooth headphones I’ve owned yet.They are an open design which means there’s no ANC. You’ll need to be careful not to crank the volume up too hard when listening in noisy environments to protect your hearing. You do lose some detail compared to the AP2 by nature of it being open design.The thing I love most about this is that they sound fantastic for their category and I no longer have to contend with gunky ear canals from over-wearing the AP2s. No more ear infections, and no more AirPods slipping out of my ear canal. There’s a surprising amount of bass that doesn’t get in the way of the rest of the sound. I use these most as an extension of my phone when I’m out and about and I also use these connected to my smart TV for watching content late at night without disturbing others.Beyond that, they are extremely comfortable to wear, I can wear these all day and forget I’m wearing them. I can even wear over ear headphones for my job with these still in my ears. I’m excited to see where nothing takes this class of headphones several generations down the line.My only unfulfilled wish at this price point was for the case to have wireless charging. I’ll still be keeping my AirPod Pro 2s for unique situations like when flying in a plane for the noise cancelling.

Super quality !