Earbuds / Compare
CMF Buds Pro 2 vs Nothing Ear (a)
Product A: CMF
78 of 166 known
Change CMF Buds Pro 2
Product B: Nothing
77 of 166 known
Change Nothing Ear (a)
53 of 157 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 25 known for one only
- 32 the same
- 72 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6.5hB: 5.5hCMF is 1 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 11hB: 9.5hCMF is 1.5 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.9g
B4.8g
Case weight
A46g
B39.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
69744342259301Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026Exact current manufacturer sales SKU is 6974434225930, also its GTIN. The physical revision code is not proven for this sales SKU. Original guide B172, a 2025 declaration B187, and currently linked B195 declarations are not silently mapped to it.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/CMF_Buds_Pro_2_EU_DoC_Multilingual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current family-linked declaration prints B195, software V1.0.1.33, signed August 17, 2026. Family PSTI likewise prints B195. A 2025 declaration prints B187, while the downloadable user guide prints B172. None supplies an exact bridge to the selected current US sales SKU, so physical model-code mapping and revision-specific certifications remain unknown.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Orange, Dark Grey, Light Grey, Blue1Maker product pagecheckout-us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2.jsRead 8 October 2026
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
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RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Woofer | 11 | 1 |
| Tweeter | 6 | 1 |
BNothing Ear (a)
| Type | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 |
Driver type
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Driver size
11mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
2
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Diaphragm material
11 mm bass driver: PU + PET, titanium-coated. 6 mm micro-planar tweeter: PET + titanium-coated PET.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Sound table publishes two diaphragm descriptions alongside the two named driver rows. Material text retains their bass/tweeter order and the exact micro-planar description. No original-review driver architecture is imported.
Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
Max bit depth
Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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No14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026The reviewed Ear (a) does not offer the hearing-test sound profile of B171 Ear. No later model capability is transferred.17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-a-truly-wirelessRead 8 October 2026The public Differences section explicitly describes no custom sound profile based on hearing. Tested edition is White B162 Ear (a). All colors share the documented model hardware, but test configuration remains named. Paid numerical results and hidden data are not accessed.
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass is raised by about 12 to 15 dB between 20 and 400 Hz and peaks near 50 Hz. The treble from 5 to 20 kHz shows several peaks and dips.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section against the SoundGuys house curve, original 2024 review sample. Bass boost 20 to 400 Hz and treble variation 5 to 20 kHz are quoted from the text. No dB target values are stored.
Default response has elevated sub-bass, recessed 200 to 500 Hz mids and reduced output above 8 kHz relative to the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Reviewer original default-response chart and discussion against SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Firmware 1.0.1.41, app 2.3.16. No approximate chart amplitude is entered as an exact numerical metric.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Recorded speech samples cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Voices sound slightly muffled. Background noise reduction is very good, especially in wind.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026Microphone section and demos recorded by SoundGuys on the original 2024 sample. Office, street, windy and reverberant demos were listened to as described by the reviewer.
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
Longest tested use per charge
6.25h
8.82h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
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RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026
Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Low Lag Mode with a Nothing phone | 120 |
BNothing Ear (a)
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120ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Connection per platform
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
BNothing Ear (a)
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Android and iOS compatibility | Current listing specifies Android 6.0 or above and iOS 13 or above. Some older family FAQ wording says Android 5.0. |
| LDAC audio | Use a compatible LDAC source and enable high-quality audio in Nothing X. Up to 24-bit/96 kHz is a codec claim, not lossless playback. Current physical-revision support for simultaneous LDAC and Dual Connection or Dirac is not established. |
| Spatial Audio Effect | Enable HRTF spatial processing in Nothing X. No specific source format or dynamic head tracking is claimed. |
| Smart Dial on the case | Configure the case dial in Nothing X. It supports volume, playback, noise-mode, voice-assistant, low-lag and mic-mute commands. Case-only mute does not establish on-ear microphone mute. |
| Earbud volume controls | Assign double tap and hold in Nothing X Controls. Hold after the double tap to change volume. Case dial rotation is a separate option. |
Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Android minimum is 6.0 and iOS minimum is 13. Generic older FAQ says Android 5.0. Current table is used without claiming all advanced functions operate identically across platforms. Case Smart Dial requires configuration in Nothing X and includes microphone mute. It does not establish an earbud mic mute control.5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468737625489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 20266Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/25890107917585-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker listing independently confirms the same case-dial functions. The support description adds that it has no assigned function by default and must be configured in Nothing X. It does not prove a current physical revision code.
BNothing Ear (a)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC high-resolution audio | Compatible Android source with LDAC enabled and high-definition audio enabled in Nothing X. For high-bitrate streams the maker recommends disabling Dual Connection. |
| Nothing X configuration | Android 5.1 or later, or iOS 13 or later according to current Ear (a) support. |
| Google Fast Pair | Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later, Android 6.0 or later. |
| Automatic Low Lag Mode | Game Mode on a compatible Nothing phone. Other users can enable Low Lag Mode in Nothing X. |
Source12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726219572881-How-do-I-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ recommends adaptive bitrate and, for a higher-quality stream, disabling Dual Connection. It does not categorically prohibit all concurrent LDAC/multipoint use, so multipoint_ldac is not set false. Current compatibility FAQ gives iOS 13 minimum, stronger than legacy full specifications iOS 11. Low-lag and Fast Pair conditions come from the original product page. An under-120-ms headline differs from the as-low-as-120-ms disclaimer, so no exact numeric latency is stored.16Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimers 8, 15 and 16 give Nothing phone Game Mode, dual-connection and Google Fast Pair conditions. ChatGPT integration is not stored as universal assistant support.
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ACMF Buds Pro 2
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 11 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 43 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 26 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 6.5 |
| Transparency | AAC | Yes | 26 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 6.5 |
| ANC off | LDAC | Yes | 25 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 4.3 |
| ANC on | LDAC | Yes | 16.6 |
| Transparency | LDAC | No | 4.3 |
| Transparency | LDAC | Yes | 16.6 |
| Call | Not available | No | 6 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 25 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4.8 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 18.6 |
Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current battery table states 11 hours earbuds-only and 43 hours with case for ANC off, matching the model-specific FAQ. A page-body sentence instead says ten hours from the 60 mAh earbud. The specified table/FAQ claim is represented with that body conflict explicit, without claiming a rounding method or tested revision.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26468705886993-How-long-is-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Buds-Pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current model-specific FAQ publishes AAC playback off 11/43 h and on/transparency 6.5/26 h, matching the current main listing. It also declares LDAC off 6.5/25 h and on/transparency 4.3/16.6 h. Playback test conditions are 50% volume and 25 C. Exact physical model code, firmware and spatial-processing state are not stated. These are current published maker claims, not measured performance transferred from a historical unit. Call rows are explicitly ANC off: 6 h earbuds only and 25 h including case. The following call rows are ANC on or Transparency: 4.8 h earbuds only and 18.6 h including case. No AAC codec is assigned to calls from a generic playback test footer. Call ANC state is recorded here as required by the table contract.
BNothing Ear (a)
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 9.5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 42.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 24.5 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 5.5 |
| Transparency | AAC | Yes | 24.5 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5.2 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 23 |
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
9.5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6.5h
5.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
9.5h
Total with case (claimed)
43h
42.5h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
26h
24.5h
Talk time (claimed)
6h
5.2h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Current maker table claims 60 minutes to fully charge earbuds in the case and 85 minutes for the charging case and earbuds together by USB-C. The historical family page claimed 70 minutes for the combined set. No current empty-case full-charge duration is established. The headline claims up to seven hours after a ten-minute charge, without clearly identifying its earbud-only or case-inclusive scope. It is not assigned to the earbuds-only quick-charge field. A cable is omitted from current new-sale box lists, while transitional retailer stock may still include one. Generic CMF Buds disclaimer figures on the page do not match this Pro 2 table and are not substituted.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US table names 85 minutes combined, versus the historical 70-minute family claim. The page also contains generic CMF Buds disclaimer text about 35.5-hour playback, two microphones per bud and other charge times that conflicts with the exact Pro 2 table. Those generic statements are not used as Pro 2 numeric facts. No charger input wattage or case-only duration is inferred.
Charge the earbuds in the closed case. Use USB-C to charge the case, with a 5 V / 1.5 A or higher adapter. The maker reports 80 minutes for an earbud charge in an unplugged case and 90 minutes for an empty earbuds-and-case set charged together. Ten minutes gives up to 3.2 hours of earbud playback with ANC off, or 2 hours with ANC on. The separate case-inclusive quick-charge claim is 10 hours with ANC off and 6 hours with ANC on in support, while the product-page footnote says 9.5 hours with ANC off. These are maker laboratory estimates, not case-only charge times.6Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimer 10 to 12 separates 80-minute buds and 90-minute combined timing, gives adapter guidance 5 V / 1.5 A or higher, and uses Nothing Power 45 W at 25 C. The adapter rating is not device input power. Disclaimer 12 gives 9.5 h case-inclusive after 10 minutes, conflicting with the 10 h headline and dedicated support article. Both source statements are retained without guessing a reconciliation.
Quick charge time
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Earbud playback after quick charge
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Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
No8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging page describes only a power cable for the case and gives no wireless charging step. This agrees with SoundGuys, which answers No to wireless charging.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-buds-pro-2-review-big-features-small-price-smart-dial-123206Read 10 October 2026FAQ: "No, they do not have wireless charging."
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Double tap: skip forward, answer/hang up calls, Triple tap: skip back, reject calls, Tap and hold: switch ANC/Transparency2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
Single pinch: play/pause or answer/end call, Double pinch: skip forward or reject call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: switch ANC/transparency3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OPERATIONS panel shows force-sensor pressure controls. Custom volume and voice-assistant assignments are separate Nothing X options. Fitted tips are medium.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Voice assistant of the connected phone, ChatGPT (CMF and Nothing phones)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Nothing X app section: "Use Buds Pro 2 to call up ChatGPT from your CMF and Nothing phones." The original user guide lists wake up voice assistant as an optional earbud function without naming an assistant.8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Operations page: optional earbud functions include wake up voice assistant. No named assistant. Applies to the original B172 guide.
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width20.2Height33.1Depth23.8mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Buds design table explicitly labels height 33.1, width 20.2 and depth 23.8 mm. Axis labels are retained without reordering by appearance.
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Case weight
Case dimensions
Width53.4Height53.4Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current Case design table explicitly height and width 53.4 mm, depth 23 mm.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio Wireless2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026
Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Left and right earbuds, S, M and L ear tips, Charging case, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current table lists earbuds, S/M/L tips, charging case, safety/warranty information and user guide. Specific maker note says cable omitted from new sales starting May 15, 2025, with transitional retailer stock potentially retaining a cable. No cable is treated as a current standard item and no blanket absence is asserted for every stock revision.
Pair of earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in sizes S, M and L, USB Type-C cable, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (a) standard list. Ear tips S, M and L include the fitted medium pair. No external power adapter is listed.
Cables included
ACMF Buds Pro 2
Not availableBNothing Ear (a)
| Type | Count |
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| USB Type-C | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-22Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-buds-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current US maker page embeds declarative product specification tables in its public HTML. These tables were decoded as source data without executing scripts or accessing a private API. Current claims belong to this selected sales listing, without asserting an independently tested physical revision.
checkout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-a2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Original full manufacturer Ear (a) specifications remain public on this regional maker page. Hardware belongs to B162, distinct from B171 Ear and later Ear (3a). The current US Black offer supplies regional availability.
Manual
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdf8Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0585/5258/2321/files/Buds_Pro_2_User_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official family-download index still links this original B172 V.1 user guide. It was read alongside current specifications. This URL is historical family guidance, not proof that current SKU 6974434225930 is B172. Only controls independently corroborated by current maker listing/support are represented. Original radio, FCC identity, charge estimates and numerical reviewer tests are not transferred to current hardware.
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted Nothing Ear (a) English product guide, one-page folded sheet. Model B162 is printed on the title panel. English operations, pairing, charging and wear-detection panels were visually inspected because the PDF outlines most English text.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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