Looking for a pair of true wireless earbuds that actually feel like an upgrade — not just a cheaper copy of whatever’s trending? Nothing’s Ear (a) just popped back to one of its lowest prices: around $59 at Amazon in multiple colors. That’s a serious swing for buds that ship with active noise cancellation, punchy drivers and a little bit of the company’s design swagger.
A lot of features for the price
At under $60 you’re getting more than a basic set of headphones. The Ear (a) pairs 11 mm drivers with hybrid active noise cancellation the company says can reach up to ~45 dB of reduction in ideal conditions, plus a transparency mode if you need to hear traffic or talk without removing a bud. Battery life is generous for this segment — roughly a full day of listening with the case topping it up to around 40+ hours according to Nothing’s specs — and quick USB‑C charging keeps them ready in a hurry.
Calls are handled by multiple mics with beamforming and noise reduction; reviewers have noted clear voice pickup for everyday use. The design remains unmistakably Nothing: a semi‑transparent, squared charging case and lightweight buds that sit comfortably for long listening sessions.
One unusual perk: when paired with a compatible Nothing phone and the ChatGPT app, Ear (a) offers hands‑free access to ChatGPT’s voice features. It’s the kind of little ecosystem tie‑in that matters if you already own other Nothing hardware, or if you want a taste of voice‑first AI without buying a separate device. If you’re tracking how assistant tech is moving into apps and devices, there are other interesting developments like how Google Maps is adding Gemini as a conversational copilot and broader agentic features in mobile AI tools (/news/google-ai-mode-booking-agentic).
How this stacks up against cheap rivals
Sales like this make the Ear (a) a tempting alternative to more familiar names. For the same money you can find earbuds that skip ANC or compromise heavily on call quality. Other budget picks — from brands like JLab, Skullcandy and Sony — also show up on deal lists, but few combine ANC, decent battery, and a distinctive design at this price point.
If you want the very best noise cancelling or lossless codecs for audiophile listening, you’ll still need to spend more. But for commuters, students, or anyone needing a reliable daily pair that also looks different, this deal is a solid value.
Want one? A few quick tips
- The discount appears as a limited-time Amazon offer and tends to fluctuate by color and vendor, so check availability quickly. The buds are available on Amazon.
- To unlock the ChatGPT voice experience you’ll need a Nothing phone and the ChatGPT setup in the Nothing X app — it’s optional, not mandatory.
- Confirm return windows and warranty options if you buy during a flash sale.
A sub‑$60 price on a feature-packed pair of ANC earbuds is rare enough to be worth a look. If you’ve been waiting for a wallet‑friendly alternative to mainstream options — and you like the Nothing aesthetic — this is one of those deals that nudges you to try something different.