London, United Kingdom
“Nothing ear (1) is a breath of fresh air in a cluttered and indifferent market, setting the tone for our connected digital world to come,” said Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing.
“It marries advanced technology, precise engineering, and groundbreaking design at an unbelievable price.”
Former OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei’s new company has teamed up with Tom Howard and Sweden-based Teenage Engineering to form a new company—Nothing—and the company’s first new product—the ear (1) earbuds.
Tom Howard has also been appointed the head of design for Nothing.
The highly anticipated true wireless earbuds featuring an iconic transparent design and a premium user experience.
With up to 34 hours playtime with the case, a powerful 11.6mm driver and leading specs including Active Noise Cancellation, Nothing ear (1) delivers a pure sound experience at just $99 USD.
Howard’s design for ear (1) takes its inspiration from the AirPods and the thousands of clones that followed them, and remove the space-age aesthetic, that is, that plain white anonymous shell, to showcase precious internal details such as microphones, touch sensors, circuitry, and magnets.
Everything that is ear (1) is there with purpose – from the instantly recognizable red color signal for ‘Right’ to the case’s playful fisheye dip that helps secure the buds.
Not only does it look distinct, ear (1) was designed for advanced comfort. Each earbud weighs in at just 4.7g, and delivers pressure-relieving vents, an ergonomic fit, and three customizable liquid silicone tips.
A red and a white dot distinguish the right from the left.
Pure sound starts with a big driver, 11.6mm to be exact.
The audiophiles at Teenage Engineering painstakingly dialed in the software and hardware for balanced bass, mid, and treble performance.
Behind the scenes, the latest Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity ensures you never miss a beat.
Active Noise Cancellation on ear (1) uses three high definition mics to bring your music, films, and podcasts into sharp focus.
Use Light mode for moderate noise cancellation and Maximum mode for noisier environments like when on an airplane or at the office.
When you’re ready to let the world back in, activate Transparency mode.
For loud and clear calls, Clear Voice Technology was specially-developed for ear (1) to reduce distractive background noise, like wind.
Something similar happens in the charging box, where rounded white surfaces alternate with transparencies, making it look like a miniaturised moonbase.
Tiny inscriptions add an even more space-tech touch to the whole thing.
Project: The Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds
Designers: Teenage Engineering
Manufacturer: Nothing
