# Nothing Ear (3a) earbuds sound just fine, but the call-recording feature is so troublesome it begs the question: 'Is buying these buds like buying Meta glasses because you like the frames?'

> TechRadar Verdict Rarely have I felt so blindsided by the direction a company has taken with its affordable "(a)" lineup.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3a-review?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a64a7dedfe9613082883f93)
- **Published:** 2026-07-25
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #nothing #earbuds #meta #buying #buds #sound #because #begs
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