Nothing · Updated June 2026
Nothing Ear (Open): price, specs & release date
The Nothing Ear (Open) costs $149, #2 cheapest of 9 open ear earbuds (median $179.99). It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 44/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 9 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Nothing Ear (Open), released 2024-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: us.nothing.tech verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the Nothing Ear (Open) a good buy?
At $149, the Nothing Ear (Open) is #2 cheapest of the 9 open ear earbuds we track, where the median is $179.99. On the spec sheet, its battery buds hours of 6 is the lowest of the 9, its bluetooth version of 5.3 is the lowest of the 9, and its msrp usd of 149 is below the median of the 9.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $149 Launch MSRP $149; currently discounted on us.nothing.tech |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing |
| Released | 2024-10 |
| Msrp usd | 149 |
| Fit style | hook |
| Driver size (mm) | 14.2 |
| Battery buds hours | 6 |
| Battery total hours | 30 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IP54 |
| Weight per bud grams | 8.1 |
| Wireless charging | No |
| Multipoint connect | Yes |
Source: us.nothing.tech (verified 2026-06-27) · corroborated by soundguys.com. MSRP $149 confirmed as launch price. Battery 6h/30h. BT 5.3. IP54. Weight 8.1g. Driver 14.2mm. USB-C only, no wireless charging. Multipoint confirmed.
Is the Nothing Ear (Open) worth it vs cheaper open ear earbuds?
Nothing Ear (Open) against its closest cheaper and pricier open ear earbuds on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked →
| Product | Price | Msrp usd | Fit style | Driver size (mm) | Battery buds hours | Battery total hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Ear (Open) this | $149 | 149 | hook | 14.2 | 6 | 30 |
| Soundcore AeroFit 2 | $129.99 | 129.99 | hook | — | 10 | 42 |
| JBL Soundgear Sense | $149.95 | 149.95 | hook | 16.2 | 6 | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Nothing Ear (Open) cost?
The Nothing Ear (Open) has a US price of $149 (Launch MSRP $149; currently discounted on us.nothing.tech), as of 2026-06-27.
How does the Nothing Ear (Open) compare on price?
At $149, the Nothing Ear (Open) is #2 cheapest of the 9 open ear earbuds we track, where the median is $179.99.
When was the Nothing Ear (Open) released?
The Nothing Ear (Open) was released 2024-10.
What are the Nothing Ear (Open)'s key specs?
Nothing Ear (Open) (Nothing): msrp usd 149, fit style hook, driver size mm 14.2, battery buds hours 6, battery total hours 30. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-27.
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