If you are looking for a capable pair of noise‑cancelling earbuds without breaking the bank, the Nothing Ear 3A deserve a look. The wireless buds pack a surprising amount of features for their cost, and they are now available for $79—the same low price they have hit before—after a $20 discount across Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. All four colour options are on sale.
Pricing: $99 regular, $79 at Amazon; $99 regular, $79 at Walmart; $99 regular, $79 at Best Buy.
The Ear 3A deliver solid audio performance, aided by a comprehensive EQ that lets users tailor the sound profile. Reviewer John Higgins noted that the stock tuning leans a bit toward the bass, but praised how straightforward it is to make adjustments, a level of customization rarely seen at this price point. While the active noise cancellation (ANC) won’t completely block the chatter of a busy café, it does a respectable job of muting low‑frequency hums such as air‑conditioner whirrs and cabin noise on planes. During testing we ran into a few quirks, including sudden shifts in ANC intensity when using the adaptive mode and occasional call‑quality problems in noisy settings.
These issues are relatively minor compared with what the earbuds provide. The Ear 3A are offered in several playful shades, including a vivid pink, and each package includes extra‑small ear tips for a snug fit. A dedicated shortcut gives quick access to ChatGPT, and the buds contain 32 MB of internal storage, enough to capture up to two hours of phone calls that can be moved to the companion app.
Read our full Nothing Ear 3A review.