I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
Say you want to wear headphones, but still be aware of your surroundings. That means using a transparency mode on a regular set of earbuds, or a set like the Apple AirPods 4 that don’t seal in your ear — or a pair of open ear buds like the new Nothing Ear Open. More secure than AirPods and less artificial than using a transparency mode, they’re ready for comfortable, safe, everyday use.
Related The case is unusual as it’s long and quite flat, with a flip-up top to reveal the earbuds. Each is set in its own cradle and in the correct left and right orientation when you open it up, with the earbuds facing you. This makes putting them back inside the case when you’re finished quick and easy, as there’s no guessing about position or fit. On the back is an offset USB-C port to charge the case and the earbuds.
There’s an equalizer in the app and a variety of different listening modes, and upping the bass improves the general sound. I’ve not listened to the Ear Open enough to pass complete judgement, but there’s nothing wrong with how music sounds, just don’t expect bass-heavy tracks to sound their best. Listening to spoken word avoids all the bass issues, and it’s when I’ve enjoyed the Ear Open the most.
The Ear Open’s controls need a substantial press to operate, and while I like the haptic and audible feedback, they’re nowhere near as fast and responsive as the Ray-Ban Meta’s controls. Raising and lowering the volume takes longer than it should — it requires a continued long press of the button on the Ear Open — but the Ray-Ban Meta’s swipe volume adjustment is instant.
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