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TL;DR
- A new leak gives us our clearest look yet at the Nothing Ear 3a, courtesy of official-looking marketing renders ahead of the launch.
- The headphones are expected to feature a 12mm driver, along with LDAC support and high-resolution wireless audio for higher quality Bluetooth audio.
- The leaked images also hint at touch controls for call recording and audio snapshots, and the Ear 3a is supposedly priced at around 99 euros (~$113).
Nothing’s upcoming launch event isn’t just about what’s new Telephone 4b. The company is also introducing the Nothing Ear 3a, and a new leak gives us a closer look at the headphones before they are officially announced.
First nothing confirmed that the Ear 3a would arrive in four colors. Now, a report from winfuture claims to have obtained images of official-looking products from what it describes as “sloppy dealers,” giving us a clear preview of each finish ahead of tomorrow’s event.
The leaked renders align with the Nothing trailer and show the earbuds in black, white, yellow, and pink. Like previous Nothing audio products, the Ear 3a maintains the company’s signature transparent design, so if you’re a fan of headphones that don’t look like any other pair on the market, they’ll probably catch your eye.
But the leak is not just about appearance. winfuture It also reiterates some hardware details that could make the Ear 3a an attractive option. The headphones are said to feature a 12mm driver and support LDAC and Hi-Res Audio Wireless. That means compatible Android phones can stream higher quality audio over Bluetooth, which is especially useful if you listen to lossless music on services like apple music.
One feature that stands out, however, has nothing to do with the music. According to leaked marketing images, the Ear 3a will include touch controls that will allow users to quickly start recording calls or capture “audio snapshots.” While we don’t officially know what Audio Snapshots do, the name suggests they could function as quick voice memos, useful for saving highlights from a meeting or a sudden idea before you forget it.
The report suggests that the Ear 3a could cost around 99 euros. While that’s about $113 after currency conversion, the US price is usually determined separately and may not match the direct conversion. If that turns out to be accurate, Nothing could aim to offer a feature-packed pair of headphones without entering premium pricing territory. With the official announcement just around the corner, we won’t have to wait much longer to see how many of these leaked details turn out to be accurate.
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