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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MJ4X3LL/A, A2512, A2513, A2514, MJ4Y3LL/A, MJ503LL/A, MMT93LL/A, MMT73LL/A, MMT83LL/A5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original 2021 Black/White/Red codes and 2022 Moon Gray/Ocean Blue/Sunset Pink codes explicitly published in maker table. All color codes also mapped in flat variants. Factory A2512/A2513/A2514 identifiers preserved.11Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026

B17122Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Spec table of the review lists model number B171.

GTIN / EAN

19425238829719Retailer pageatt.com/buy/accessories/Headphones/beats-studio-buds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-earphones.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only verified US Black GTIN in the product-level known-identifier collection. Flat Black variant maps it to MJ4X3LL/A. Other colors do not inherit this code. Maker GTIN was not found. AT&T exact original Black product hardware agrees maker original identity.

6974434222175, 69744342221821Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Variant SKU codes of the Black and White options on the maker's US store. Nothing uses them as barcodes.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

14 June 20212Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

18 April 202419Press articlem.gsmarena.com/watch_nothing_ear_nothing_ear_a_launch_live_stream-news-62494.phpRead 23 October 2026Live-stream news item dated 18 April 2024 says Nothing unveils the Ear and Ear (a) that day.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The US store offers both colours with an Add to bag button. Its current price of USD 109 is not stored as launch MSRP.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Nothing Ear (2)20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review says the Nothing Ear replaces the Ear (2).

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Beats Studio Buds +21Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.

Nothing Ear (3)26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Ear (3) the successor of the Ear.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$149.992Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original three-page Studio Buds-US Press Release.pdf in maker ZIP. Page 2 Pricing and Availability explicitly gives 149.99 USD at US launch. June 14 orders and June 24 shipping are separate from actual retail. Not the current discounted price or a converted EUR price.

$14920Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review gives $149 / GBP 129 / EUR 149 for the Nothing Ear. Excludes sales tax.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review lists a launch price of $149 and says the Ear is on sale at that price from the nothing.tech store.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€14920Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026EUR 149 as published in the review spec table. Country not named.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review says on sale at EUR 149 via nothing.tech.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026

US, EU20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Markets named by the USD and EUR launch prices.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Beats Red, Moon Gray, Ocean Blue, Sunset Pink5Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-03-16-2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker US list page 23 includes six standard finishes. 2022 additional colors are same original hardware generation, not separate catalog products. List pricing dates are not announcement/retail dates.

Black, White1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Segment

Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker release positions the model for everyday music. Its 8.2 mm single-driver construction also supports the separate drivers table. Dynamic technology is independently sourced to the exact technical review.

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Sold as an Audio product with no gaming or sport positioning.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

In-ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Ships with silicone ear tips and an ear tip fit test for the seal.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS lists the type as in-ear.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Stem21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review describes the printed lettering on each stem.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Either bud12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726209093649-Can-I-use-just-a-single-earbudRead 23 October 2026Either earbud can be used alone after the first pairing with both.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABeats Studio Buds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.2	1

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026One driver per earbud. Dual-element describes the diaphragm, not two separate drivers. Original press PDF explicitly gives circular driver diameter 8.2 mm. Dynamic technology independently stated by Headphonecheck. Acoustic role omitted because not separately named.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original 2021 review Technical Specifications states Transducer principle: dynamisch. This supports dynamic type in driver row. Diameter and single-driver construction are maker evidence.

BNothing Ear

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Sound table gives 11mm dynamic. The product text calls it an 11 mm driver and describes airflow within each bud, so one driver per bud.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds technical data gives dynamic transducer principle. Maker 8.2 mm diaphragm structure alone is not used to establish technology.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

8.2mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Ceramic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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192kHz15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC 5.0 supports 24 bit and 192 kHz. Needs a source with LHDC enabled. LDAC reaches 96 kHz.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC 5.0 at 24 bit, same conditions as the sample rate.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes16Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726213261329-What-is-Personal-Sound-ProfileRead 23 October 2026Personal Sound Profile builds a profile from an audio test in Nothing X.

Onboard EQ

No15Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds reviewer expressly reports no EQ adjustments. Host-phone music-app EQ does not imply onboard storage. The review was updated to account for 2022 volume-control firmware, so launch-only controls are not inherited.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists an Advanced Equaliser with 8-band EQ.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726193430417-How-many-equaliser-settings-does-Nothing-Ear-haveRead 23 October 2026Four simple EQ presets. Custom effects are separate.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Dolby Atmos in Apple Music2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly automatic playback of Apple Music tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos. Static host/content processing, not dynamic head tracking or an ear/head profile.

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no sensors for spatial head tracking. Maker static Apple Music Dolby Atmos is separate.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid7Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026Same exact model report explicitly feedforward and feedback microphones in each bud. Consistent with maker FAQ two dedicated ANC microphones per bud and physical hybrid teardown.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly two microphones dedicated to ANC in each bud, four across pair. A separate voice microphone gives three physical capsules per bud. Shared call use is separately supported by the contemporary maker briefing reported by 9to5Mac.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 real-time adaptive gain control responds to outside noise, including wind. Not proof of an automatic ANC/transparency blend or a selectable strength-level count.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Noise cancellation features list Smart ANC algorithm and Adaptive ANC. Adaptive adjusts cancellation to ambient sound.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts ANC strength to the noise level. Smart ANC checks leakage at each wear.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

115Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026One selectable active cancellation strength. Off and Transparency are excluded from the count. Continuous automatic adaptation is already stored and is separate from selectable levels.

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 4 names four modes: high, mid, low and adaptive. Three are fixed strengths.

ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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45dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Up to 45 dB, range 15 to 45 dB across modes. Frequency range stated as 5000 Hz. Nothing laboratory theoretical value.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

No16Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer of original 2021 Studio Buds explicitly identifies adjustable ambient levels as missing. No Studio Buds Plus test is inherited. Noise-control mode selection is not transparency strength adjustment.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Maker says a new talk mic and an extra airway on the stem let wind pass through and cut interference by 60 percent compared with Ear (2). A physical design feature.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Measured response follows the SoundGuys target broadly, with reduced low-mid frequencies.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Original model objective curve. Firmware, fixture, target revision and test codec unstated. Ratings and graph points are not converted to numerical dB.

RTINGS rates the sound signature warm. SoundGuys finds bass above its preference curve by default, a dip near 470 Hz and a rise near 5.5 kHz.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Default settings, firmware 1.0.1.39, app 2.3.15, compared with the SoundGuys preference curve.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public Sound Signature tile: Warm.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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2dB26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public tile: Slightly Emphasized (2 dB). RTINGS test bench 2.3, reviewed 15 July 2024, white unit. Settings in the comments: ANC on, Balanced preset, Bass Enhance level 3.

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-2dB26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public tile: Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB). Same test conditions.

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0.092%25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026THD at 1 kHz with the signal at -1.2 dBFS RMS. Linear measurement microphone about 1 cm away in an artificial head. Firmware 1.0.1.52. THD+N was 0.4 percent. Codec, ANC and EQ settings are not stated.

Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone recordings.8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

SoundGuys says voices sound slightly muffled and the background noise reduction is among the best it has heard, with wind handled better than most earbuds. RTINGS rates the microphone decent and says the voice is intelligible but not true-to-life.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Written review and demos in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public verdict text. Test results are locked.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABeats Studio Buds

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	4.4

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact original model, tested one week. Continuous audio at 75 dB SPL, ANC on, right bud stops 4 h 24 min, left 4 h 41 min. First-stop endpoint stores 4 h 24 min. Exact battery-test host/codec/firmware/app unstated. No case total or AAC codec assumed from a separate connectivity paragraph.

BNothing Ear

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Not available	Not available	8.07
Not available	Not available	7.5
Yes	LDAC	3.43
Yes	Not available	4
Yes	LDAC	6

Source20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Around 4 hours with ANC on and volume at 100 percent.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Battery test: 8 hours 4 minutes on one charge. The ANC setting, codec and volume are not stated.23Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/nothing-ear-2024-review-nearly-perfect.htmlRead 23 October 2026Lasted 3 hours 26 minutes with the LDAC codec and ANC active.25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spotify loop at 65 dB(A), ANC at the highest level, LDAC, firmware 1.0.1.52. The chart says 6 h and the text says just under six hours.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public comparison text with the Ear (3) says the Ear has a continuous battery life of 7.5 hours. ANC state not stated.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

4.4h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 20267Press article9to5mac.com/2021/06/14/beats-studio-buds-now-official-features-priceRead 5 October 2026

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Three per bud as stated. No other microphone is listed.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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AI22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Review says three mics and an AI noise reduction algorithm. The maker calls it Clear Voice Technology.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

MediaTek MT2821A10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds versus Fit Pro physical teardown comparison. Studio Buds PCB explicitly MT2821A custom Beats Bluetooth SoC, with separate Cirrus CS47L66 ANC DSP. H1 belongs to Fit Pro and is excluded.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.28Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Connectivity table.20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026LHDC is LHDC 5.0. LDAC and LHDC need a source with the codec enabled. iOS uses AAC.

Bluetooth profiles

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RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

LE Audio

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No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726178476817-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-LE-AudioRead 23 October 2026Support page: Nothing Ear does not support LE Audio.

Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly cannot connect two iPhones simultaneously. No generic audio multipoint inferred from one-touch pairing.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Dual Connection is listed in the other features.17Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726191204113-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-Dual-ConnectionRead 23 October 2026Support confirms Dual Connection.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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217Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726191204113-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-Dual-ConnectionRead 23 October 2026Support describes devices A and B connected at the same time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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811Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726192795409-How-many-devices-can-Nothing-Ear-be-paired-withRead 23 October 2026Records for up to 8 devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Review updated July 2024 explicitly no automatic audio switching, despite January 2022 firmware adding iCloud account pairing. Pairing sync is not automatic audio routing.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

No9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Exact model review explicitly no Apple/Beats tandem audio sharing. Its old iCloud-pairing omission is superseded by January 2022 firmware and is not stored as current capability.14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Current maker supported-headphones list includes Studio Buds+ and older Beats families, but excludes original Studio Buds. This corroborates exact original-model review. No sharing support inherited from Plus or account-pairing firmware.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists a reach of 10 m. The maker's pages read do not state a range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Low Lag Mode in the other features and in Nothing X.

Claimed latency

ABeats Studio Buds

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BNothing Ear

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode with a Nothing phone	120

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 9: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with game mode on.

Lowest claimed latency

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120ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Android 5.1 and above, iOS 11 and above.18Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726223774865-Which-devices-are-compatible-with-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support page says Android 5.1 and above and iOS 13 and above.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABeats Studio Buds

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual exact iPhone/iPad, Android and Mac pairing and call instructions. Siri/advanced app functions vary by host. No generic gaming-console or USB audio route inferred.

BNothing Ear

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABeats Studio Buds

Feature	Needs
Apple one-touch pairing	iOS 14.6 or later
Google Fast Pair	Location enabled
Full Android feature access	Android 6.0 or newer, Google Play Service enabled and Google Account
Hands-free Siri	Internet access required. Availability and features vary by language and area.

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Exact original Studio Buds launch requirements. Original earbud model is used, not current support links that redirect to Studio Buds Plus. Apple Music Dolby Atmos requirement remains qualified in existing virtual_surround source note.

BNothing Ear

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Needs a source with LDAC and the codec enabled on the phone. Nothing X needs high-definition encoding switched on. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream. iOS supports AAC only.
LHDC 5.0	Needs a source with LHDC. On Nothing phones it is on by default. Other Android phones need LHDC enabled in the Bluetooth codec settings. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream.
Low latency	Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with game mode on.
ChatGPT integration	Needs a supported Nothing phone, per SoundGuys.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimers 6, 7 and 9 on the product page.14Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267987729-How-to-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 23 October 2026LDAC support page.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC support page.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026ChatGPT integration row.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

60mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original Studio Buds A2512/A2513 teardown explicitly identifies MIC-POWER M1254S2 per-earbud cell, rated voltage 3.7 V and energy 0.222 Wh. Matching exact manufacturer/type/voltage/energy in a published component test summary establishes rated 60 mAh. Not derived by dividing Wh by voltage. Main approved the component identity match. Not Studio Buds Plus or Fit Pro battery inheritance.20Regulatory filingassets.jvc.com/Headphones/2026_Product_Line/SDS/HAA18T/TestSummary_HA-A18T_Earphones_2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact MIC-POWER M1254S2 component. Normal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 60 mAh and energy 0.222 Wh. Manufacturer/lab UN38.3 summary issued January 3, 2023. Current published JVC directory links this PDF. The old 2025 path returns 404. Original Beats cell identity is independently stated by 52Audio. Main approved this exact component rating chain. No JVC whole-product facts or Wh/V calculation used.

46mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Battery table, Earbud 46 mAh.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726145088401-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: each earbud has a 46 mAh battery.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABeats Studio Buds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	24
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	15
Transparency	No	5
Transparency	Yes	15

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Initial earbud charge plus two case recharges. Maker original release groups ANC or Transparency on at 5/15 h, off 8/24 h. Alternative modes, not simultaneous activation. Current FAQ repeats the ANC conditions. Full test source is original maker press release.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Pages 2 to 3 original maker April 2021 preproduction iPhone 11 Pro Max test at 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. First earbud-stop endpoint. Case-inclusive test repeats recharge/playback to depletion. Exact firmware and ANC-on codec unstated.

BNothing Ear

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	40.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.2
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	23

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Playback and talk time tables. Test: earbuds and case fully charged, 50 percent volume, AAC, other settings default, Nothing lab at 25 C. The ANC on row also covers transparency mode. Call rows are ANC off. ANC on talk time is 4 h and 18 h with case.3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726186502673-What-is-the-battery-life-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Same figures. ANC on or transparency mode: 5.2 h and 24 h. ANC off: 8.5 h and 40.5 h. Talk ANC off 5 h and 23 h, ANC on 4 h and 18 h.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

15h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

Not available

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

Not available

80min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 11: without plugging in the case, the earbuds charge inside the case in 80 minutes. Nothing Power 45 W test charger, 25 C.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Fast charging needs a 5 V / 1.5 A adapter or higher, per the maker's footnote. Quick charge: 10 minutes gives up to 10 hours of playback with the case, ANC off. The 45 W Nothing Power charger was used for the maker's charging tests.1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

10min5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726144720785-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-fast-chargingRead 23 October 202610 minutes of charging.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Original footnote 8: drained earbuds charged 5 min, then play until first bud stops, ANC/Transparency off. Same April 2021 iPhone 11 Pro Max, 50% volume test. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive recharge runtime.

2.6h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 13 gives 2 hours 36 minutes for a single 10 minute charge of the earbuds themselves.5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726144720785-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-fast-chargingRead 23 October 2026Earbuds only, ANC off, up to 2.6 h after 10 minutes (10 h with the case). AAC, 50 percent volume, 25 C.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

400mAh10Review52audio.com/archives/127308.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original A2514 case cell AEC701346 label: rated 400 mAh, 1.52 Wh, 3.8 V. Cell capacity, not USB output capacity. Earbud M1254S2 energy 0.222 Wh is not converted to mAh. Fit Pro case 600 mAh is separate.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Battery table, Case 500 mAh.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726145088401-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: the case has a 500 mAh battery.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Wired charging: USB Type-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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90min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 11: with the case connected by USB-C cable and the earbuds inside, Ear charges from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. The time covers the buds and the case together.

Wireless charging

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact case charging section explicitly no wireless charging. Studio Buds+ case also lacks it, but not used as this model evidence.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726199681297-How-do-I-charge-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: Nothing Ear also supports wireless charging of the case.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Not available

Qi23Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/nothing-ear-2024-review-nearly-perfect.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review says the earphones support Qi wireless charging. The maker does not name the standard.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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2.5W20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review names 2.5 W wireless charging. The maker does not publish a wattage in the pages read.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/nothing-ear-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec list gives 2.5-watt wireless charging.

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button, Voice commands1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Other features list pinch controls.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide labels a Force Sensor on the stem.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026Contemporaneous exact original-model firmware report explicitly adds volume via side buttons, with left/right hold assignment after 10M359/1B56 update. It replaces the selected noise/assistant hold action. Preserved 2021 manual had voice volume only. Current firmware and compatible host settings required.

Pressure10Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726251488401-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Pinch and hold, assigned to volume in the Nothing X app.

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual single/double/triple presses and hold. Current maker support separately establishes later hold-volume remapping. No newer Plus mute-button feature inferred.

Pinch: play or pause, answer or hang up a call, Double pinch: skip forward, reject a call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726251176465-How-do-I-operate-the-control-functions-on-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Default gestures. Nothing X can assign play or pause, skip, noise control, volume up, volume down and the voice assistant.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker hold action can be remapped to noise control or voice assistant. Later firmware volume remapping is separately sourced. Merely disabling a control is not remapping.13Press article9to5mac.com/2022/01/25/latest-beats-studio-buds-firmware-update-enables-instant-pairing-via-icloud-and-new-volume-controlsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists customisable controls.

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-review-55281Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly music continues after one or both buds are removed. No in-ear detection claimed from button controls.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026In-ear detection in the other features.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide describes wearing detection.

Sensors

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Force sensor2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Force Sensor on the stem for the pinch controls. The sensor behind in-ear detection is not named.

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes16Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726213261329-What-is-Personal-Sound-ProfileRead 23 October 2026Audio test in the Nothing X app. A consumer sound-personalisation test, not a clinical one.20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review describes sound tests at different frequencies to gauge the user's profile.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

S, M, L1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026In the box: ear tips in size S, M, L.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide: buds arrive with the medium size attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Silicone13Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726209226385-What-is-Nothing-Ear-made-ofRead 23 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

None17Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-vs-apple-airpods-3rd-generation-60919Read 7 October 2026Source explicitly distinguishes original Studio Buds from Fit Pro with wing tip. Inspected complete original maker render also shows stock compact buds without fins, hooks, clips or stabilization bands. Separately sold third-party silicone wings are not included fittings.18Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/images/product-hero/set-up-and-use-beats-studio-buds.jpg.large.2x.jpgRead 7 October 2026Complete original black Studio Buds maker render inspected. Stock earbud contours have no stabilization wings, hooks or bands. Paired with explicit SoundGuys distinction from Fit Pro.

None26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the buds lack extra stabilizers and ear hooks.

Ear tip fit test

Not available

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists an ear tip fit test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Maker explicitly case not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026IP54 for the earbuds, IEC 60529, excludes the case.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

IP551Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

App platforms

Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists firmware updates.

Finding network

Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Maker support and original launch release specify last connected location or a nearby sound. No offline crowdsourced Apple/Google network or case UWB inferred.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.1g(0.2 oz)2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds/studio-buds-press-kit.zipRead 7 October 2026Page 1 explicitly gives 5.1 g per earbud. Saved Apple shop specification lists 5 g without decimal precision. More precise original maker claim retained. Tip/sample conditions unstated. Pair measured 10.3 g is not divided into measured per-bud mass.

4.62g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Buds weight table. Tip size not stated.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Width21.7Height29.4Depth24.1mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Buds dimensions table labels Height 29.4 mm, Width 21.7 mm and Depth 24.1 mm.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

48g(1.7 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 explicitly gives 48 g case, 5 g each bud, 58 g total. Case component is excluding earbuds. Original maker launch 5.1 g bud claim is retained at greater precision. No pair-inclusive mass used.

51.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Case weight table.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Width55.5Height55.5Depth22mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Case dimensions table labels Height 55.5 mm, Width 55.5 mm and Depth 22 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The product page names Hi-Res Wireless Audio and 24-bit Hi-Res Audio.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA2512, BCGA251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original-generation safety leaflet ZM034-04312-D, copyright 2022. 20-page PDF, English pages 1 to 5. PDF page 3 prints both earbud FCC IDs without hyphens. Case A2514 has EMC label but no listed FCC ID.

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Other certifications

ISED Canada 579C-A2512, ISED Canada 579C-A251311Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-gen1/studiobuds-sh-zm.pdfRead 7 October 2026Explicit Canadian radio identifiers for original left/right earbuds A2512/A2513. Case A2514 is not assigned a radio identifier. Existing FCC IDs remain separate. This does not add Canadian retail SKU facts.

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In the box

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In the box

Beats Studio Buds earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 lists cable, supplied S/M/L tips with medium preinstalled, Quick Start Guide, b logo sticker and warranty card. Matching case also explicitly described. Adapter not in published list.

Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Cables included

ABeats Studio Buds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.22	1

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 names one USB-C to USB-C cable. Maker length is unstated. The exact original model review separately describes and tabulates its included 22 cm cable. Review market is unstated.9Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-studio-budsRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes included 22-centimetre USB-C to USB-C cable and publishes 22 cm in technical table. Converted to 0.22 m. Existing type/count preserved. This is the included original cable, not an optional replacement.

BNothing Ear

Type	Count
USB Type-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Cable length is not stated.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-budsRead 5 October 2026Exact original 2021 Studio Buds support remains live. The original product URL and linked setup article now redirect to Studio Buds+, whose hardware and later software features are not borrowed.

us.nothing.tech/products/ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_BeatsStudioBuds_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Saved Apple technical specification for original Studio Buds. Title/photo Black, printed Apple US URL Red, same generation. Original product page now redirects to Plus. All 4 pages read. Maker publishes L/W/H axes, so dimensions are omitted instead of relabeled.

us.nothing.tech/products/ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The Specs tables of the US product page. The page data was read from the page source.

Manual

device.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdf4Owner's manualdevice.report/m/778c98e9ca6c7c979f8dd49e8410673e55a830bf95016e018db0df3c9c00adad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple Support HT212254 French maker manual, published July 21, 2021 and printed August 18, 2021. Four-page original preserved by Coolblue/device.report, independently reopened in peer review. Original English mirror is currently inaccessible. Current HT212254 redirects to the newer Plus guide, which is excluded. No hardware or US box values are transferred from a regional manual.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026One-page English quick guide from the maker's CDN. Text in the PDF is outlined, so it was read by OCR.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Official Apple accessory limited warranty explicitly includes Beats-branded hardware, one year from original retail purchase. Optional retailer coverage and consumer statutory rights are separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.