The Nothing Ear (3) are noise-canceling earbuds launched in September 2025 at 179 euros, but they are now available on Amazon for 113.05 euros, a 37% discount. These earbuds are positioned above the Nothing Ear (3a) and feature aluminum housing, microphones for calls, and a Talk button that turns them into a remote microphone. This makes them particularly useful for people who frequently make calls while traveling. They also support the LDAC codec for high-quality audio and have an IP54 rating, which means they are protected against splashes and dust. The Nothing Ear (3) are available in black and have an anodized aluminum housing that feels premium but adds weight—71.4 grams compared to 51.9 grams for the previous model. The Nothing X app includes an 8-band parametric equalizer, an audiometric test, and an ear tip adjustment test, allowing users to tailor their listening experience. In daily use, the earbuds are compact, light, and stable, with four ear tip sizes included, though the largest is slightly small. They support Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, allowing them to connect to multiple devices, and have an excellent range. Wireless Qi charging is also included. While the noise cancellation is effective for low frequencies, it allows higher mid-range sounds like voices to pass through. However, the sound reproduction has been described as fatiguing and unnatural, with some users finding the "V" sound (a term used to describe the overall tonal quality) radical and tiring. The equalizer helps somewhat but doesn’t fully correct these issues, and both the transparency mode and volume adjustment via a long press were found to be disappointing. Compared to the Nothing Ear (3a), which offers a better balance between sound quality and price, the Nothing Ear (3) have a distinctive design and better call quality but fall short in overall sound reproduction. The Ear (3a) has a more balanced mid and high frequency range, though its bass is more prominent by default. The Nothing Ear (3)'s strengths include the aluminum housing, effective microphone for calls, good sound power and low-frequency isolation, the full Nothing X app, and features like IP54 certification, multipoint connectivity, LDAC support, and wireless charging. Despite these features, the Nothing Ear (3) have limitations, including the fatiguing sound quality, which received a 5/10 rating in testing, and the lack of a satisfying transparency mode. Their battery life with noise cancellation enabled is about 3 hours and 45 minutes, which is less than ideal for extended use. At 113.05 euros, the Nothing Ear (3) are more attractive than at their original price, but they are still better suited for users who prioritize calls over music. For a more enjoyable listening experience, the Nothing Ear (3a) or other models from comparisons are recommended. If design is the priority, users may need to adjust the equalizer to reduce bass and high frequencies to minimize fatigue. To take advantage of Amazon Prime Flash Days, users should consider subscribing to an Amazon Prime membership, with options including 69 euros per year, 6.99 euros per month, or Amazon Prime Student at 3.49 euros per month for students and those aged 18-22.