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Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO vs Nothing Ear (3a)

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Classic black/grey · 80 ohm · 474746

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Exact model & source notes

The DT 770 PRO (80 ohm) is a closed-back, over-ear headphone with a dynamic driver and bass-reflex system rated 5–35,000 Hz. It offers about 18 dBA of passive noise attenuation, replaceable velour pads and a fixed 3 m cable.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO for

A wired connection

Choose the Nothing Ear (3a) for

A wireless connection

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See the 4 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Nothing Ear (3a)

6974434228757 · White · UK

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Exact model & source notes

Nothing Ear (3a) (store SKU 6974434228757 in White, the same on the UK and US stores) are true wireless earbuds with adaptive ANC up to 45 dB, Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, a 12 mm driver and on-bud call recording and Audio Snapshot capture.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison

Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONo

Closed-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

4 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROWired; fixed single-sided 3.5 mm stereo cable with supplied screw-on 6.35 mm adapter

Nothing Ear (3a)Bluetooth 6.0 (SBC, AAC, LDAC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Three-pole stereo connection; audio only.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · The specification lists only Type-C wired charging (full in 70 minutes); no wireless case charging is listed.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRODynamic transducer with a bass-reflex acoustic system

Nothing Ear (3a)12 mm dynamic driver, 32 Ω, PMI+TPU diaphragm

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Wearing style

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back dynamic headphones

Nothing Ear (3a)In-ear, true wireless (liquid-silicone ear tips in four sizes)

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; four pairs of ear tips are in the box.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated frequency range

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO5–35,000 Hz

Nothing Ear (3a)20 Hz - 40,000 Hz

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic does not state the attenuation threshold for this range.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'RF' under Sound in Nothing's specification table.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (30)

Acoustic design

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROClosed-back

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Active noise cancellation

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Adaptive ANC up to 45 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over a 40–5000 Hz range, with Transparency Mode.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud (six in total) with Clear Voice Technology for calls; the buds also support call recording and Audio Snapshot where available.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)AAC: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on and up to 10 hours with ANC off; with the charging case up to 25 hours with ANC on and up to 42 hours with ANC off. LDAC: earbuds up to 4.5 hours ANC on / 6 hours ANC off; with case up to 20 hours ANC on / 28 hours ANC off.

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 4.5 h ANC on / 6 h ANC off; with case 18 h / 25 h).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal impedance

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO80 ohm

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your audio source can drive this load.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Companion app

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Nothing X app: Custom EQ with profile sharing, Advanced EQ (an 8-band equaliser), customisable controls, find my earbuds, dual connection and firmware updates

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 8.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone. Custom EQ and Advanced EQ are listed under Sound features.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Earbuds 55 mAh each; case 500 mAh

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable arrangement

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROFixed, single-sided straight cable

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO3 m

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Straight cable on the 80-ohm model.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)SBC, AAC, LDAC (Hi-Res certified)

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug and adapter

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO3.5 mm stereo plug; screw-on 6.35 mm adapter

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Gold-plated 3.5 mm plug with screw-on adapter; a drawstring bag is also supplied.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published headband pressure

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROConflicting evidence

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

beyerdynamic's data sheet lists approx. 3.5 N; its product page lists a firm fit of approx. 3.5–5.5 N. · Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Pinch controls on the earbuds: pinch for play/pause or to answer/end a call; double pinch to skip forward or decline a call; triple pinch to skip back; pinch and hold for noise control or volume up/down; double pinch and hold, or pinch both buds at once, for Audio Snapshot or call recording.

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Skip forward, skip back and noise control are marked customisable in the Nothing X app; custom controls need to be set up from a phone (footnote 5). Call recording is only available in selected regions (footnote 10).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published distortion limit

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO<0.2%

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic does not state the test level or frequency for this figure.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver diameter

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

beyerdynamic does not state the driver diameter for the 80-ohm DT 770 PRO. · Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Earpads

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROGrey velour

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · User-replaceable; the 32-ohm model uses different pads.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Quick pairing

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Frequency characteristic

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRODiffuse-field equalised

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HEADPHONE LAB software

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROSupported through a separate DAW plug-in

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Separate plug-in for Windows/macOS audio software (VST3, AU, AAX) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic's individual factory-calibration list names other models, not this DT 770 PRO.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — software operation and calibration scope

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated input power limit

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO100 mW

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Power handling capacity, not the amplifier power the headphones need.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Low lag mode

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Low lag mode (latency as low as 120 ms)

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms only when the earbuds are paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode turned on (footnote 3).

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multipoint (dual connection)

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Yes

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Dual connection is listed as Yes; Nothing describes dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published passive noise attenuation

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROApprox. 18 dBA

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Figure for the 80- and 250-ohm models; the 32-ohm model is rated at about 20 dBA. Not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Nominal sound pressure level

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO96 dB

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

beyerdynamic lists a nominal 96 dB SPL without stating the input reference, so it cannot be compared directly with 1 V rms figures. · Manufacturer specification

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Replaceable components

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PROUser-replaceable ear and headband pads; other repairs through service

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The manual explains pad replacement and refers other repairs to beyerdynamic service. The cable is fixed at the earcup.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Static Spatial Audio

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Listed under Sound features. Nothing says it spreads sounds across a virtual 3D field; the pages do not mention head tracking.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dust, sweat and water resistance

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)IP54 (earbuds and case)

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Nothing's table wording is 'IP54 water and water resistance for buds and case'. · Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight per earbud

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)4.53 g

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 40.92 g.

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight including cable

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO375 g

Nothing Ear (3a)Not verified

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Including cable, per beyerdynamic's product page; its data sheet and manual list 345 g without saying whether the cable is included.

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual

Nothing Ear (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRONot verified

Nothing Ear (3a)Each earbud 31.2 x 21.7 x 24 mm; charging case 64.8 x 48.95 x 22.8 mm (height x width x depth)

Sources

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Nothing Ear (3a)

Manufacturer specification

Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Nothing Ear (3a)

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO

What it brings

The closed-back design gives about 18 dBA of passive noise attenuation, and its dynamic driver with bass-reflex system is rated 5–35,000 Hz at 80 ohms.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
A 3.5 mm plug with a screw-on 6.35 mm adapter covers both common headphone sockets, and the ear and headband pads can be replaced by the owner.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

The supplied straight cable is 3 m long.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
It weighs 375 g with the cable and is built for a firm professional fit; beyerdynamic's pages give the headband pressure as about 3.5 N in one place and 3.5–5.5 N in another.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Nothing Ear (3a)

What it brings

Nothing rates up to 10 hours per charge and 42 hours with the case using AAC with ANC off, or 6 and 25 hours with ANC on.
Manufacturer source
Pinching the buds can record calls or save up to a minute of what you are hearing (Audio Snapshot), which is then managed in the Nothing X app; call recording depends on region.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The case charges only over USB-C according to the specification, with no wireless charging listed.
Manufacturer source
LDAC cuts the rated figures to 4.5 hours per charge and 20 hours with the case with ANC on, and dust and water resistance is IP54.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

34 of 34 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO and Nothing Ear (3a)
Specification	Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO	Nothing Ear (3a)

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Two earbuds and a charging case; four pairs of ear tips are in the box. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back dynamic headphones	In-ear, true wireless (liquid-silicone ear tips in four sizes)
Acoustic design Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Closed-back	Not provided
Weight including cable Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Including cable, per beyerdynamic's product page; its data sheet and manual list 345 g without saying whether the cable is included. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	375 g	Not provided
Earpads Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · User-replaceable; the 32-ohm model uses different pads. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Grey velour	Not provided
Replaceable components Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · The manual explains pad replacement and refers other repairs to beyerdynamic service. The cable is fixed at the earcup. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	User-replaceable ear and headband pads; other repairs through service	Not provided
Weight per earbud Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Each earbud. The charging case weighs 40.92 g. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	4.53 g
Dimensions Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Each earbud 31.2 x 21.7 x 24 mm; charging case 64.8 x 48.95 x 22.8 mm (height x width x depth)
Dust, sweat and water resistance Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Nothing's table wording is 'IP54 water and water resistance for buds and case'. · Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	IP54 (earbuds and case)

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Three-pole stereo connection; audio only. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · The specification lists only Type-C wired charging (full in 70 minutes); no wireless case charging is listed. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Wired; fixed single-sided 3.5 mm stereo cable with supplied screw-on 6.35 mm adapter	Bluetooth 6.0 (SBC, AAC, LDAC) with dual connection; USB-C charging on the case
Battery life Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Nothing laboratory results at 25 °C, 50% volume, AAC, other features at default settings; actual life varies with use. Talk time is listed separately (earbuds 4.5 h ANC on / 6 h ANC off; with case 18 h / 25 h). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	AAC: earbuds up to 6 hours with ANC on and up to 10 hours with ANC off; with the charging case up to 25 hours with ANC on and up to 42 hours with ANC off. LDAC: earbuds up to 4.5 hours ANC on / 6 hours ANC off; with case up to 20 hours ANC on / 28 hours ANC off.
Cable length Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Straight cable on the 80-ohm model. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	3 m	Not provided
Cable arrangement Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Fixed, single-sided straight cable	Not provided
Supplied plug and adapter Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Gold-plated 3.5 mm plug with screw-on adapter; a drawstring bag is also supplied. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	3.5 mm stereo plug; screw-on 6.35 mm adapter	Not provided
Bluetooth codecs Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	SBC, AAC, LDAC (Hi-Res certified)
Multipoint (dual connection) Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Dual connection is listed as Yes; Nothing describes dual-device connections on Android, Windows and iOS. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Yes
Low lag mode Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms only when the earbuds are paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode turned on (footnote 3). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Low lag mode (latency as low as 120 ms)
Quick pairing Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Fast Pair works on supported Android devices running Google Play services 11.7+ (back to Android 6.0); Find My and device renaming support need Android 10 or later. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair
Battery capacity Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Earbuds 55 mAh each; case 500 mAh

Nominal impedance Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your audio source can drive this load. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	80 ohm	Not provided
Rated frequency rangeDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic does not state the attenuation threshold for this range. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Listed as 'RF' under Sound in Nothing's specification table. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	5–35,000 Hz	20 Hz - 40,000 Hz
Frequency characteristic Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Diffuse-field equalised	Not provided
Nominal sound pressure level Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO beyerdynamic lists a nominal 96 dB SPL without stating the input reference, so it cannot be compared directly with 1 V rms figures. · Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	96 dB	Not provided
Published distortion limit Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · beyerdynamic does not state the test level or frequency for this figure. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	<0.2%	Not provided
Rated input power limit Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Power handling capacity, not the amplifier power the headphones need. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	100 mW	Not provided
Driver constructionDifferent Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Dynamic transducer with a bass-reflex acoustic system	12 mm dynamic driver, 32 Ω, PMI+TPU diaphragm
Spatial audio Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Listed under Sound features. Nothing says it spreads sounds across a virtual 3D field; the pages do not mention head tracking. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Static Spatial Audio

Microphone Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Three microphones per earbud (six in total) with Clear Voice Technology for calls; the buds also support call recording and Audio Snapshot where available. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Active noise cancellation Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Adaptive ANC up to 45 dB (Nothing's laboratory theoretical maximum) over a 40–5000 Hz range, with Transparency Mode. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Yes
Published passive noise attenuation Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Figure for the 80- and 250-ohm models; the 32-ohm model is rated at about 20 dBA. Not active noise cancellation or hearing protection. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Approx. 18 dBA	Not provided

HEADPHONE LAB software Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Manufacturer specification · Separate plug-in for Windows/macOS audio software (VST3, AU, AAX) with crossfeed and optional room simulation; there is no standalone version. beyerdynamic's individual factory-calibration list names other models, not this DT 770 PRO. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB — software operation and calibration scope Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Supported through a separate DAW plug-in	Not provided
Companion app Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Nothing X is for Android 8.0 and above and iOS 13 and above; on Nothing OS 1.5.6 and higher the settings are built into the phone. Custom EQ and Advanced EQ are listed under Sound features. Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Nothing X app: Custom EQ with profile sharing, Advanced EQ (an 8-band equaliser), customisable controls, find my earbuds, dual connection and firmware updates
Controls Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO No source recorded. Nothing Ear (3a) Manufacturer specification · Skip forward, skip back and noise control are marked customisable in the Nothing X app; custom controls need to be set up from a phone (footnote 5). Call recording is only available in selected regions (footnote 10). Nothing (UK store, nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications Nothing (US store, us.nothing.tech) — Ear (3a) product page with technical specifications	Not provided	Pinch controls on the earbuds: pinch for play/pause or to answer/end a call; double pinch to skip forward or decline a call; triple pinch to skip back; pinch and hold for noise control or volume up/down; double pinch and hold, or pinch both buds at once, for Audio Snapshot or call recording.

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Published headband pressure Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO beyerdynamic's data sheet lists approx. 3.5 N; its product page lists a firm fit of approx. 3.5–5.5 N. · Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ. Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided
Driver diameter Sources Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO beyerdynamic does not state the driver diameter for the 80-ohm DT 770 PRO. · Manufacturer specification Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — manufacturer specifications Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — 80-ohm model Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO — current instruction manual Nothing Ear (3a) No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided

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