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Nothing expands Ear (3a) and Clip Pro rollout

Entities: Nothing Ltd · Nothing Ear (3a) · CMF · Clip Pro · Nothing (company)

Overview

Following its July rollout of the Nothing Ear (3a) true‑wireless earbuds in Hong Kong, the product has begun to attract attention in other markets. In Norway, reviewers praised the Ear (3a) for delivering full, engaging sound, effective active‑noise cancellation and a comfortable fit at a price of 1,290 NOK—less than half the cost of premium rivals such as Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF‑1000XM6. The triple‑LED charging case and responsive companion app were highlighted, while voice‑call performance was noted as a weaker area. The positive reception underscores the Ear (3a)’s positioning as a value‑focused mid‑range offering.

Meanwhile, Nothing’s CMF sub‑brand continued its regional expansion. After the Buds Neo (B193) and Clip Pro (B189) secured UAE type‑approval on 19 July 2026, the company announced a global launch of the Clip Pro open‑wearable earbuds for 4 August 2026. Priced under $100 USD, the Clip Pro will debut in Malaysia in late August, targeting RM350‑RM450. Its C‑bridge clip‑on design leaves the ear canal open, providing directional sound while preserving situational awareness, and will be available in high‑contrast orange and white.

Together, the Ear (3a) rollout in Hong Kong and its favorable European reviews, alongside the UAE certification and worldwide launch of the Clip Pro, illustrate Nothing’s strategy to cover both premium true‑wireless and emerging open‑wearable ear‑wear segments across multiple markets.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds lauded as affordable high‑quality option

    Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds cost 1,290 NOK, deliver strong sound, active noise‑cancellation and comfortable fit, and are praised as a high‑value mid‑range option.

  2. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Nothing's CMF Clip Pro earbuds launch globally in August

    Nothing's CMF brand will launch its budget Clip Pro open‑wearable earbuds globally on 4 August 2026, priced under $100 USD and debuting in Malaysia by late August.

  3. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Nothing rolls out Ear (3a) in Hong Kong as CMF buds gain UAE certification

    Nothing launched its Ear (3a) earbuds in Hong Kong at HK$799, featuring transparent design, ANC and audio capture, while its CMF Buds Neo and Clip Pro earned UAE certification, hinting at an upcoming release.

  4. 15 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nothing Ear 3a wireless earbuds reviewed: transparent design and audio‑snapshot feature

    Nothing Ear 3a earbuds feature a transparent case, IP54 rating, Bluetooth 6, and an Audio Snapshot recording function with app‑based transcription.

  5. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Nothing releases $99 Ear (3a) earbuds, hints at CMF Clip Pro model

    Nothing launched its $99 Ear (3a) earbuds in the US and spotted a new CMF Clip Pro earbud (model B189) in Singapore’s certification database, hinting at a clip‑style design.

  6. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Noise unveils REP health bracelet; Nothing launches Ear (3a) earbuds

    Noise launched the screen‑less REP health bracelet in India with AI features and no subscription; Nothing released the €99 Ear (3a) ANC earbuds with LED status display and IP54 rating.

  7. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Czech retailers slash prices on wireless earbuds

    Lidl cut Tronic earbuds to 229 CZK and Alza discounted Nothing Ear (3) to 3 299 CZK, detailing specs and mixed ANC reviews.

  8. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 22 sources
    Nothing Ear (3a) wireless earbuds launch with audio‑snapshot recording and call capture

    Nothing launches Ear (3a) earbuds for €/$99 with 12 mm drivers, 45 dB ANC, 32 MB flash for Audio Snapshot and two‑hour call recording, available across Europe, the US and Asia.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Italian Earphone Deals Feature Bluetooth 5.4 Headset and Discounted Nothing Ear Buds

    In Italy, Bluetooth 5.4 in‑ear headphones sell for €79 with 60 h battery life, while Nothing Ear earbuds drop to €66.49 during Prime Day, offering active noise cancellation and high‑resolution streaming.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Nothing Ear 3a leak hints at €99 price and four colour options

    Nothing’s Ear 3a earbuds may launch at €99/$99 in four colours – white, black, yellow and pink – as a budget alternative to the €179 Ear 3.

Sources

9to5google.com · adamlobo.tv · amobil.no · androidcentral.com · androidworld.it · anzhuo.cn · blog-nouvelles-technologies.fr · canaltech.com.br · cnet.com · daily.wired.it · droid-life.com · expressindia.com · generation-nt.com · gigazine.net · hwupgrade.it · ithome.com · itmagazine.ch · lifehacker.jp · lowyat.net · malaysianfoodie.com · memeburn.com · mobilemagazinehk.com · mobilizujeme.cz · multiplayer.it · mundoconectado.com.br · nettby.no · on.interia.pl · phonetoday.it · presse-citron.net · qooah.com · raillynews.com · schmidtisblog.de · sspai.com · stranotizie.it · svetandroida.cz · techgear.gr · techritual.com · tecnoandroid.it · teknologik.fr · telecomtalk.info · telefonino.net · telix.pl · thetechoutlook.com · tuttotech.net · unstore.com.np · winfuture.de

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