Great headphones under 1,700 CZK: Nothing Ear (a) are on super sale, have ANC, Hi-Res Audio, and excellent battery life

Nothing has built a reputation mainly on design and price/performance ratio. Ear (a) have now dropped to 1,691 CZK, back to the December price low. You can check the current price across stores and availability directly on Heureka; for headphones on sale, the offer changes quite quickly.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you want quality sound, long battery life, and a well-designed app for a reasonable price.
⚠️ Consider if strong noise cancellation or wireless charging is crucial for you – don’t expect either at a top-tier level here.
💡 At 1,691 CZK, it’s one of the best price/sound ratios in its class, plus at the lowest price in recent months.

Why Ear (a) are interesting

Nothing Ear (a) target people who want quality sound and a stylish piece without paying double for AirPods. The main advantage is full, spatial sound with prominent bass from an 11mm driver, which is above average in this class. In addition, Nothing adds support for both LDAC and AAC codecs and a sophisticated Nothing X app with an equalizer. For 1,691 CZK, you get features that you would typically find a few hundred higher elsewhere.

Sound, battery life, and key parameters

The sound is handled by an 11mm dynamic driver with Nothing tuning and a Bass Enhance algorithm. It supports Hi-Res Audio via LDAC, so audiophiles with FLAC recordings will enjoy it, while AAC is more than sufficient for the average listener. Battery life is a strong point: up to 9.5 hours on a single charge for the earbuds and a total of 42.5 hours with the case (with ANC off). Fast charging provides 10 hours of listening in 10 minutes. According to the manufacturer, hybrid ANC reaches up to 45 dB, complemented by a transparency mode and Clear Voice technology with three microphones in each earbud for clearer calls.

Practical aspects: controls, durability, connectivity

Controls are managed via pressure (mechanical) switches on the stems, not touchpads – the advantage is usability even with gloves, but it takes a while to get used to them. Dual connection to two devices simultaneously, in-ear detection, Google Fast Pair, and Microsoft Swift Pair are all present. The headphones have IP54 resistance against sweat and splashing water, so they can handle sports. Connectivity is provided by Bluetooth 5.3 and they charge via USB-C – you won’t find wireless charging here.

What users say

On Heureka, the Ear (a) have a rating of 95% from 55 reviews, and the vast majority of reviewers recommend them. Most often, people praise the quality sound with rich bass, comfortable fit in the ears, well-executed design and app with an equalizer, and long battery life. It is repeatedly stated that in terms of price/performance ratio, they have almost no competition in this category.

Repeated criticisms also appear. The most common is weaker ANC, which users describe more as cosmetic than full-fledged noise cancellation, and a slight hiss in transparency mode. Some reviewers mention a creaky charging case and more difficult handling (opening with both hands, prominent LED in the dark). Some miss the charge indication for the earbuds themselves and the already mentioned wireless charging.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

If you are looking for headphones with excellent sound, long battery life, and a smart app for a reasonable price, the Ear (a) at 1,691 CZK are a clear choice – especially now, at the December low compared to the launch price of 2,599 CZK. On the other hand, if strong active noise cancellation is your main parameter or you can’t do without wireless charging, opt for more expensive competitors. However, for everyday listening at home, at work, and commuting, the Ear (a) will do a great job.

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