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Nothing and CMF expand audio lineup with Ear (3) and BudsNeo

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Nothing has expanded its audio lineup with the introduction of the Ear (3a) and the flagship Ear (3). The Ear (3a) is positioned as an affordable option priced at HK$799, featuring Bluetooth 6.0, a single-ear weight of 4.53g, and a total battery life of 42 hours with its case. The flagship Ear (3), priced at HK$1,399, adds wireless charging and a wider frequency response, alongside a ‘Super Mic’ on the charging case designed to enhance call quality in noisy settings. A new ‘Audio Snapshot’ feature allows users to capture up to one minute of audio—including 30 seconds of pre-recording—using a pinch gesture. These snippets are stored on 32 MB of onboard memory and can be synced with the Nothing X app for transcription or sharing. The Ear (3a) specifically supports call and meeting recordings for approximately two hours. Reviews of the Ear (3a) highlight its distinctive translucent design and balanced sound signature with clear vocals. While its active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency modes are well-calibrated for environments like offices, the maximum volume level is noted as a limitation in loud settings. CMF by Nothing has also expanded its offerings. The Buds Neo launched in India at ₹1,999, featuring 12.4mm dynamic drivers, 35dB of ANC, and up to 52 hours of battery life with the case. Additionally, Nothing released the CMF Clip Pro, an open-ear headphone utilizing a unique three-point clip design that attaches to the earlobe. ~~While noted for comfort~~ Recent retail developments show discounts on Nothing’s transparent design hardware. The Nothing Headphone (a) over-ear headphones, which feature ANC and ~~aesthetic appeal, its open-ear architecture is described as~~ up to 130 hours of battery life without ANC, are available for 130 Euro at MediaMarkt. Meanwhile, the Ear (3a) wireless earbuds have seen a ~~compromise in sound quality compared~~ price reduction on Amazon, dropping to ~~traditional closed-ear models.~~ approximately 92.68 Euro from the standard 99 Euro.

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