Nothing Ear (3) in India: price, review & should you buy it (Nov 2026)

WHERE TO BUY

what’s the best price?

Store by store, with warranty and best prices. Abroad comes second.

₹8,499 today

At Croma

WHERE TO BUY · CHEAPEST FIRST

Croma₹8,499 listing looks like older Nothing Ear; check model₹8.5KCheapest

Best price in India

₹8.5k

Croma

Cheapest anywhere

India

nothing reliable found

Next sale to watch

november

Black Friday sales · expected, not announced

Croma, ₹8.5k
Cheapest: ₹8,499 listing looks like older Nothing Ear; check model

REAL REVIEWS

what are people saying?

What YouTube, Reddit and Instagram are saying.

“The V shaped sound profile isn't slight, it's extreme”

— r/NothingTech

THE LOUDEST TAKE

Good sound, weak mic.

— Mostly SoundGuys

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

THE LOUDEST TAKE

The V shaped sound profile isn't slight, it's extreme

— r/NothingTech

WHAT MOST AGREE ON

Good sound, weak mic.

— Mostly SoundGuys

USP

what makes it unique?

The facts outlets repeat and where the money goes.

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

Super Mic: A mic in the charging case. Press and hold or double-click the TALK button to lock it, and calls go through it.— Nothing
Active Noise Cancellation: Earbud mics listen to outside noise and cancel it. It recalibrates every millisecond to block many kinds of noise.— Amazon
IP54: A dust and splash resistance rating. Fine for sweat and drizzle, not for swimming.— Well Played

NERD OUT FACTS

FACT 01
Built with aerospace materials
Ear (3) uses aerospace materials (PMI and TPU) plus an upgraded 12mm dynamic driver for its sound.
Nothing
FACT 02
A mic in the case, a first for the line
Ear (3) is the first Nothing earbud with a "super mic" in the charging case, meant to make calls clearer.
Techreviewer
FACT 03
It supports LDAC
Ear (3) supports LDAC, AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs. LDAC is the high-quality one for Android phones.
Nothing Support
FACT 04
Sweat and drizzle are fine, swimming isn't
The IP54 rating means gym sweat or light rain is okay. Don't take them swimming.
Well Played

THE JARGON, EXPLAINED

Super Mic: A mic in the charging case. Press and hold or double-click the TALK button to lock it, and calls go through it.— Nothing
Active Noise Cancellation: Earbud mics listen to outside noise and cancel it. It recalibrates every millisecond to block many kinds of noise.— Amazon
IP54: A dust and splash resistance rating. Fine for sweat and drizzle, not for swimming.— Well Played

USECASES

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

What owners report, aspect by aspect. Every pair here is checked on the same things.

Good fit for commute

Strong isolation and easy app. Battery and fit reports are mixed.

Noise cancellingPraised
Rtings: excellent noise isolation. One owner says ANC is similar to Ear (2024).
— Rtings
SoundMixed
Good sound after EQ, but one owner calls the V-shape extreme.
— r/Earbuds
MicUnproven
Not covered for commuting; see Calls.
BatteryMixed
One owner charged rarely on commutes; another saw two hours with LDAC and ANC.
— r/NOTHING
FitMixed
CNET found no included tip gave a tight seal.
— Cnet
BuildComplaint
Some owners report dead buds and refused service, mostly on older models.
— r/NOTHING

good, with caveats.

Strong isolation and easy app. Battery and fit reports are mixed.

Good fit

Praised
Noise cancelling
Rtings: excellent noise isolation. One owner says ANC is similar to Ear (2024).
— Rtings
Mixed
Sound
Good sound after EQ, but one owner calls the V-shape extreme.
— r/Earbuds
Unproven
Mic
Not covered for commuting; see Calls.

Mixed
Battery
One owner charged rarely on commutes; another saw two hours with LDAC and ANC.
— r/NOTHING
Mixed
Fit
CNET found no included tip gave a tight seal.
— Cnet
Complaint
Build
Some owners report dead buds and refused service, mostly on older models.
— r/NOTHING

ALTERNATIVES AND COMPETITORS

Nothing Ear (3) v/s others

The rivals reviewers keep bringing up.

CURRENT PAIR
Ear (3) by Nothing
₹8.5K
Pick it for LDAC, 45dB ANC and a clear, different look.
ANC
Up to 45dB
Battery
10h, 38h w/ case
Codecs
LDAC, AAC, SBC
Water rating
IP54
Ear (3a) by Nothing
₹16.2K
Costs ₹7,717 more than the Ear (3).
ANC
Yes (dB not given)
Same as the current shoe
Battery
6h ANC, 25h case
Better as the current shoe
Codecs
LDAC, AAC
Worse as the current shoe
Water rating
IP54
Same as the current shoe
WF-1000XM6 by Sony
₹30K
Pick it for the best noise cancelling on Android.
ANC
Class-leading
Better as the current shoe
Battery
8h, 24h w/ case
Worse as the current shoe
Codecs
SBC, AAC, LDAC
Same as the current shoe
Water rating
IPX4
Worse as the current shoe
41% lesser price
Buds 3 by OnePlus
₹5K
Pick it for strong ANC at a lower cost.
ANC
Up to 49dB
Better as the current shoe
Battery
10h, 44h w/ case
Better as the current shoe
Codecs
AAC, SBC, LHDC
Worse as the current shoe
Water rating
IP55
Better as the current shoe

THE ONE DIFFERENCE THAT MATTERS

Sony buys top ANC; Ear (3) buys LDAC and IP54

You want Ear (3)

Ear (3) lists 45dB ANC, LDAC support, and IP54 on both earbuds and case.

— Headphonecheck

ANC matters most

The Sony WF-1000XM6 are the best earbuds for Android RTINGS tested, with class-leading ANC.

— RTINGS

WHAT ARE WE THINKING?

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Start small in the app, or head to the store.

YOU CAN ALWAYS SAVE FOR IT

Start with just ₹100

3K people are planning to save for it

SAVE FOR IT

HEAD TO RETAILERCroma

QUICK ANSWERS

the short version

Straight answers, from the same sources as everything above.

Should I buy the Nothing Ear (3) right now?: Wait, till the Black Friday sales. Reviewers like the sound, not the Super Mic. It hit a record-low US price before Black Friday. India's price is far less clear.
What is the Nothing Ear (3) price in India?: ₹8.5k across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹8,499 at Croma.
When is the next sale for the Nothing Ear (3)?: Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.
Is the Nothing Ear (3) good for commute?: Good fit. Good, with caveats. Strong isolation and easy app. Battery and fit reports are mixed.
What is the biggest complaint about the Nothing Ear (3)?: Weak call mics, raised by some reviewers and owners. Good sound, weak mic.
How long does the Nothing Ear (3) last?: Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

Should I buy the Nothing Ear (3) right now?

Wait, till the Black Friday sales. Reviewers like the sound, not the Super Mic. It hit a record-low US price before Black Friday. India's price is far less clear.

What is the Nothing Ear (3) price in India?

₹8.5k across Indian stores, checked 4 November 2026. The lowest listing we found is ₹8,499 at Croma.

When is the next sale for the Nothing Ear (3)?

Black Friday sales is expected around November 2026; ran 28 nov–1 dec last year; this year's dates are not announced.

Is the Nothing Ear (3) good for commute?

Good fit. Good, with caveats. Strong isolation and easy app. Battery and fit reports are mixed.

What is the biggest complaint about the Nothing Ear (3)?

Weak call mics, raised by some reviewers and owners. Good sound, weak mic.

How long does the Nothing Ear (3) last?

Nobody knows yet: nothing reliable found.

We collate what others say. We haven’t tested this. Prices change; check the store before you pay.

Nothing Ear (3)

what’s the best price?

what are people saying?

what makes it unique?

Built with aerospace materials

A mic in the case, a first for the line

It supports LDAC

Sweat and drizzle are fine, swimming isn't

WILL THIS WORK FOR ME?

Nothing Ear (3) v/s others

Sony buys top ANC; Ear (3) buys LDAC and IP54

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

the short version