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A NEW BRAND "NOTHING" WAS FOUNDED BY "CARL PEI" WHO IS THE CO-FOUNDER OF ONEPLUS ( NOW LEFT ONEPLUS TO START NOTHING ).
PRICING
SPECIFICATIONS
| GENERAL | |
| Brand | Nothing |
| Model | B181 |
| Type | In the Ear |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| DESIGN AND BODY | |
| Foldable | No |
| FEATURES | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 m |
| USB | Yes |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Water-Resistant | Yes |
| Monaural | Yes |
| Switch between Call and Music | Yes |
| Additional Features | Low Latency, Find My Earbud, High Definition Microphones, In-Ear Detection, Fast Pairing |
| SOUND FEATURES | |
| Deep Bass | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz (Min) - 20 kHz (Max) |
| Driver Unit | 11.6 mm |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Other Features | Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Sound Codec: AAC and SBC |
| EXTRA | |
| Sales Package | 1 Pair of Earbuds, Charging Case, USB Cable, Ear Tips (S, M, L), Quick Start Guide |
| Inline Remote | No |
| Magnet Type | Graphene |
| Other | Iconic Transparent Design, Wireless Charging |
| POWER FEATURES | |
| Battery | 570 mAh |
| Battery Life | 1.42 days |
| WARRANTY | |
| Warranty | 1 year, Brand Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer |
| Covered in Warranty | Manufacturing Defects |
| Not Covered in Warranty | Physical Damage |
REVIEW
Given the Cyberpunky partially-transparent design of the earbuds’ drivers, magnets, and other tiny components, I was immediately given a direct view of the craft of the product. This design breakaway is refreshing with the market saturated with all-white earbuds, similar to that of the Apple AirPods.
The earbud design is a throwback to older earbuds that are still comfortable for many users. Instead of that ultra contoured AirPods design, the bulbous head on the earbud (which can be fitted with sized eartips) make for a non-invasive but sturdy fit – so whether working out with a complex asana or something heavier like outdoor cardio, the ear (1)s will stay put.
The ear (1)s are significantly lighter than the AirPods and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Instead of the homogenous fluid design, there are more discernible sections to the earbuds (like the stalks and the joints), giving them a robotic feel which is compounded by the transparency. Instead of the usual L and R to indicate where earbuds should be worn, the universally-known red dot is placed on the right ear (1). This leaves more real estate for the user to really examine what is inside the earbud.
The case is quite pretty too. The transparent top makes it easy for you to remember that you have both earbuds in there instead of opening it and activating pairing. My favorite is the circular indentation on the clear case is both ergonomic and functional. The indentation is meant to be a stabilizing feature to prevent the ear (1)s from wobbling inside the case. The kid in me ended up using that grip placement to turn the case into a makeshift fidget-spinner.
The earphones have active noise cancellation, again one of the best I have encountered for something this affordable. As you move from transparent to ANC you do hear the ambient noise been sucked in and your ears being filled with negative noise. I kept the ear (1) on for long hours without any music, just to enjoy the silence and clarity to think.
The ear (1) offers good call quality too and there were no complaints from the other side. The only place where I did struggle a bit was with the connectivity which drops for a few seconds with certain kinds of interferences, very common in a high-rise like the one I stay in. The battery life can last you a full workday on a full charge, and it can recharge quickly once in the case.
At Rs 5,999, the Nothing ear (1) is highly recommended for those who love their music as well as their silence. This is for those who need a dependable earphone that stays true whether it is work or play. There is a new star in town.
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