New Delhi: Nothing has officially introduced their latest first open-ear true wireless earbuds, which are named Ear (Open) in India. The earbuds were first launched globally in September 2024, and now they are available for purchase locally through e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. These earbuds are especially designed for users who want to listen to music or take calls while remaining aware of their surroundings, making them suitable for commuting, outdoor running, or cycling. The Ear (Open) features ChatGPT voice integration, Clear Voice technology for enhanced call clarity, and it is claimed to give battery life of up to 30 hours. These Nothing Ear (Open) earbuds are priced at Rs 9,999 in India.
These earbuds follow Nothing’s signature transparent design, as an open ear model, they include over-the-ear hooks for secure fitting during movement. Each earbud weighs 8.1 grams, while the carrying case weighs around 63.8 grams. The earbuds carry an IP54 rating, making them resistant to sweat and splashes. The earbuds come with 14.2mm dynamic drivers with the titanium-coated diaphragms; their open ear design allows users to stay aware of the environment. Connectivity is supported through Bluetooth 5.3, AAC and SBC codecs, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and dual device multipoint pairing. The Ear (Open) also offers a 120ms low-latency mode, suitable for video streaming and casual gaming.
Call quality has been enhanced with three microphones on each earbud and AI-powered Clear Voice technology. Additionally, ChatGPT integration enables voice-based commands and queries directly from the earbuds. Nothing also claims that the Ear (Open) can offer up to 30 hours of total playback from the earbuds and charging case combined; the earbuds themselves last up to 8 hours on a single charge. Quick charging allows 10 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging.
