Reference to the Nothing Ear (3a) surfaced online last week, showing up in an Indonesian SDPPI Certification database, listed under model number B190, certificate number 122342/DJID/2026. And now, rumors circulating online suggest they’ll cost the same as the Nothing Ear (a) and be available in four unique colors.

Nothing’s supposed plan to launch a set of 3a earbuds may come as a surprise, given the fact no Ear (2a) model exists. So far, the only ‘a’ model audio products are the Ear (a) and Headphone (a). The database also suggests that Nothing plans to release another set of earbuds, under its CMF sub-brand, which typically covers the company’s most budget-friendly products.

Nothing Ear 3a expected price and color options

Following its database appearance, reliable leaker billbil-kun reports that Nothing Ear (3a) is expected to cost €99 in France, which is the same European launch pricing as the Nothing Ear (a). Presuming this is a reliable figure, it means the 3a earbuds should be available for £99 (GBP) and $99 (USD), too. It’s a much more affordable option to the Ear (3), which launched for $179.

Unfortunately, there are no early renders to give us a closer look at the 3a earbuds design, but the report also suggests they’ll be available in White, Black, Yellow, and Pink colors. It’s a more colorful selection than the Ear (3) earbuds, which are only available in classic White or Black, both with their signature transparent casing. We expect the 3a to retain the transparent look, too.

There has been no information so far regarding the release date and specs of the Ear 3a. Nothing’s naming conventions for its earbuds have been a little confusing over the years, at one point jumping from the Ear (2) to the Ear and Ear (a) – in that order. Now it seems the company is back on track with more conventional numbering, hence why the 2a has been skipped altogether.

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