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General

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Series

Pixel Buds4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a.

Ear2Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Nothing's fourth flagship earbuds after Ear (1), Ear (2) and Ear

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

G3UGY, G76LT, GNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC section: left earbud G3UGY, right earbud G76LT, charging case GNN2Z.

B173, B173R, B173L, B173C3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Model number B17310Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Front cover B173. Regulatory section HVIN B173R/B173L/B173C for earbuds and case.

GTIN / EAN

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6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.

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

20 August 202513Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Meet Pixel Buds 2a, dated Aug 20, 2025.

18 September 20252Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Dated launch coverage: global pre-orders from 18 September 2025 and open sales from 25 September 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Tech specs page shows $129 and a Buy button on 2026-10-06.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store variant is available for sale.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly announces availability in Germany.

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

Google Pixel Buds A-Series22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Pixel-Buds-2a-arrive-with-Pixel-Buds-Pro-2-features-at-a-lower-price.1092514.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a as the successors to the Pixel Buds A-series released in 2021.

Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.

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.

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

$1291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026$129 on the US Google Store. Matches the launch blog.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Pre-order a pair today for $129.

$1799Press releasestorage.mfn.se/ecc8b2bd-0396-40b3-92b7-0fbcf1699e1a/audiodo-powers-nothing-ear-3-with-personal-sound-an-essential-experience-for-all-listeners.pdfRead 30 September 2026Original launch-day release from the Audiodo technology partner, September 18, 2025, page 1: $179 / €179 / £179, available September 25.

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.

€14914Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog, Aug 20, 2025: pre-order for 149 EUR including VAT.

€1795Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Nothing manufacturer release, Pricing and Availability: €179 DE/AT at initial local availability October 8, 2025.

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

US, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026US Google Store purchase block.14Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-2a-ankuendigungRead 6 October 2026German launch blog names the Google Store and retail partners. The DE Google Store tech specs page shows 149 EUR and a buy button on 2026-10-06.

US, DE1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store sells the product in USD.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly gives Germany availability and EUR pricing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Iris, Hazel, Fog, Berry1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Colors: Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Google Pixel Buds 2a specifications: Hazel, Iris, Fog, Berry.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Launch colours Iris and Hazel. Fog and Berry were added in 2026.16Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-10aRead 6 October 2026Feb 18, 2026: launching Pixel Buds 2a in two new colors, Berry and Fog.

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data lists the colour options Black and White.

Segment

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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-ear17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Sealing eartips in the ear canal. The review discusses seal and isolation with the nozzle in the ear canal.

In-ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

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

Stemless17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Round body with a circular touch plate on the back and no protrusions. No stem.

Stem3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review describes the stem angle and pinch controls along the stems.

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

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026All gestures can be performed with either earbud for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes.

Either bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

BNothing Ear (3)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: PMI/TPU material upgraded 12 mm dynamic driver, singular. One driver per earbud.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio, each earbud: custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: 12 mm dynamic driver.

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

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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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PMI + TPU1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The specs table separately labels the diaphragm PMI + TPU.

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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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202620 Hz - 40 kHz

Impedance

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32Ω1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202612 mm dynamic / 32 ohm

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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96kHz3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 990 kbps 24 bit/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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24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202624-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio

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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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: hearing assessment creates personalized compensation profile.

Onboard EQ

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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.

52Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Customize the levels of bass, treble, and more with the 5-band equalizer.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Article applies to Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Sliders adjust 5 different frequency bands.

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ explicitly states an 8-band equalizer.

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

Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 6 October 2026Presets: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity. Last saved is a user setting and is not stored.

Balanced, Bass, Treble, Voice8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Equaliser settings FAQ: Balanced, Bass, Treble and Voice.

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.

Spatial Audio2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Spatial audio for Pixel Buds 2a and Spatial audio with head tracking only for Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Static Spatial Audio checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Only stereo Spatial Audio (Spatial Audio without head tracking) is available for Pixel Buds 2a.

Static Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Music section: Static Spatial Audio creates a 3D soundscape.

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

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists head tracking only for Pixel Buds Pro 2.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Spatial Audio with Head Tracking shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 6 October 2026Head tracking is compatible with Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

No11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly says no head-tracked spatial audio, only Static or Off.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal 1.5.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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

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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.

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

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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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

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311Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section: High, Mid and Low fixed ANC strengths, plus Adaptive profile. Adaptive is not counted as a fixed strength.

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/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Up to 45 dB, effective to 5000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing lab

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Audio: Transparency mode.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Noise Cancellation, Transparency and Off modes on Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Transparency lets the world sound through.

Adjustable transparency

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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.

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Adaptive Audio for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Adaptive Audio shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Adaptive mode is Pixel Buds Pro 2 only.

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Conversation detection

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Conversation detection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 6 October 2026Conversation Detection is Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is a physical cover, not a selectable processing mode.

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Measured

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

Bass and low mids slightly overemphasized. The range from 1 to 5 kHz is underemphasized, with peaks at 7 and 10.3 kHz.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys objective measurement with the default response. ANC off changes the response below 400 Hz and between 5 and 8 kHz.

Boosted bass, V-shaped4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS: Boosted Bass signature, somewhat V-shaped

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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8dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Very Emphasized (8 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

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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1dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

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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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

The windscreen over the microphone holes handles wind reasonably, but some incidental noise gets through.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys lab microphone samples, windy condition commentary.

Speech is intelligible but slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings 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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.77

Source17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026SoundGuys standardized battery test, ANC on: 6 h 46 min, stored as 6.77 h. Added in the Nov 20, 2025 update.

BNothing Ear (3)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.2
Yes	5.3

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.

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

6.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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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613Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026ANC/calls row: three MEMS voice microphones per side plus one VPU per side. Six voice microphones across the two earbuds, VPU sensors excluded.

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.

41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: two microphones. Stored as 4 for the pair.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Sensors, each earbud: 2 microphones.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Microphone quantity (MEMS): 3 each side / 6 total. The VPU (1 each side) is listed separately. The case has 2 more MEMS mics (Super Mic)

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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Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies a bone-conduction VPU sensing micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal.

Mic noise reduction

AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Clear Calling blocks background noise. The launch blog credits wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI.13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-2aRead 6 October 2026Wind-blocking mesh covers and Google AI for clear call quality.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026AI-powered Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls

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

Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Voice: Bluetooth Super Wideband.

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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

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Processor, each earbud: Google Tensor A1.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Connectivity, each earbud: Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC and AAC. Reviewer could not confirm LC3 in Google documentation.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Connectivity table: AAC, SBC, LDAC. LDAC high-resolution operation requires a supporting source.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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No6Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937964269969-Does-Nothing-Ear-3-support-LE-AudioRead 30 September 2026Official product FAQ: LE Audio is not supported.

Auracast

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

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Multipoint Connectivity lets you maintain connections to two devices at the same time.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Multipoint connectivity with device switching checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Use Multipoint and audio switch on Google Pixel Buds 2a and Pro. Multipoint is off by default.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Dual Connection Yes.

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

22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: two devices at the same time.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Maintain connections to 2 devices at the same time.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Dual connection: yes

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.

821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current non-Gen1 pairing section states up to 8 retained pairings, replacing the oldest thereafter. Do not confuse remembered pairings with two concurrent Multipoint sources.

67Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937876731025-How-many-devices-can-Ear-3-be-paired-withRead 30 September 2026Official FAQ: up to six paired devices remembered. Concurrent dual connection remains two.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Seamless Audio Switching moves you between devices based on what you are doing.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Audio switch moves between Fast Paired Android devices with Google Play Services and Android 8+ on the same Google account.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Connect and set up your Pixel Buds 2a with your Android phone using Fast Pair.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: 10 m 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

No4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Low-latency gaming mode shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Low Lag.

Claimed latency

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

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BNothing Ear (3)

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	110

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026As low as 110 ms paired with Nothing phone devices, Game Mode on

Lowest claimed latency

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110ms=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.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly names Android, Windows and iOS.

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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact 2a Multipoint section explicitly includes Android and iOS phones and gives phone/video calls priority over music.21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Android and other-device Bluetooth setup. Exact 2a Multipoint section confirms two active sources. iOS source eligibility and calls are corroborated by the separate Multipoint article.

BNothing Ear (3)

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

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Feature	Needs
Bluetooth Super Wideband	Pixel 8 or newer phone
Clear Calling	Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold
Gemini-powered features	Gemini mobile app on a compatible phone
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Case battery replacement	Google documents out-of-warranty self-repair using official parts supplied through iFixit and its case battery replacement manual. Requires a Torx T5 screwdriver.
Multipoint	Enable Multipoint in the Pixel Buds app after pairing both source devices. Supports two concurrent Bluetooth sources, including Android and iOS phones, tablets and laptops.
Audio switch	Android 8+ with Google Play Services and the same Google Account, connected through Fast Pair.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Full access to features requires Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Footnotes: Super Wideband requires Pixel 8 or new phone. Clear Calling is available on Pixel 7 and later phones, including Fold. Gemini-powered features require the Gemini mobile app on your compatible phone.9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint must be enabled in Pixel Buds app. Audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and the same account.18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Official parts and original Google case battery repair instructions are linked for out-of-warranty self-repair.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Use Google-authorized battery module and Torx T5 screwdriver. Case-only procedure and post-replacement USB-C functional check.

BNothing Ear (3)

Feature	Needs
Latency as low as 110 ms	Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on
Essential Space	Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key
Talk to ChatGPT	Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app.
Find My and device renaming	Android 10 onwards
Super Mic with Dual Connection	Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off.
LDAC high-resolution playback	Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Technical specification footnotes 3-6 and 9-11: device-specific Game Mode, compatible app/OS controls, Essential Space devices and Dual Connection/Super Mic restrictions.

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.

77mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Earbud models G3UGY and G76LT, battery model ID 1254S5: capacity 77 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: 55 mAh per earbud.

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.

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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.

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	7
ANC off	No	10
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	Yes	27

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Battery: ANC off up to 10 h earbuds and 27 h with case. ANC on up to 7 h earbuds and 20 h with case.3Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 6 October 2026Battery table: with case 27 h ANC off and 20 h ANC on. Without case 10 h ANC off and 7 h ANC on. Music playback at 50% volume with pre-production hardware.

BNothing Ear (3)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	Yes	22
ANC off	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded Battery table: AAC 10/5.5 h off/on, 38/22 h case-inclusive. LDAC 5.5/3.5 h off/on. Call 5 h earbuds/19 h case-inclusive are ANC off. ANC-on call 4/15.5 h cannot be distinguished by current call enum.

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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=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.

27h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

22h=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.

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

5min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 20265-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with ANC on.

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Fast charging table: 5 minutes for 1 hour, earbuds only, ANC off. Contradictory footer wording is not used.

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.

1h1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Earbuds-only listening time after a 5-minute charge in the case, ANC on.

1h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded fast-charge row: 5 minutes gives 1 hour earbuds-only with ANC off. 10 minutes gives 10 hours for buds plus case and is not an earbuds-only claim. Footer has an inconsistent 5-minute/10-hour sentence, table preferred.

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.

399mAh12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Case model GNN2Z, battery model ID GD6RL: capacity 399 mAh. Typical or rated is not stated. Not USB output capacity.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: Charging case 500 mAh.

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.

Yes18Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16675512Read 8 October 2026Exact Pixel Buds 2a support page has a Self-repair section. Out-of-warranty owners obtain official parts through iFixit and follow the linked Google repair manual.19Owner's manualstorage.googleapis.com/support-kms-prod/llet051ZGSHW6lEUuctSchCEbc7h30TFJqmZRead 8 October 2026Original Google Pixel Buds 2a battery replacement manual v1.1. Pages 10 and 14-21 describe Torx T5 tools, case screws, battery module removal and replacement. This is case battery replacement, not earbud cell replacement.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Charging case: USB-C charging port.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies USB-C charging.

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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Wireless charging

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds 2a do not support wireless charging (available on Pixel Buds Pro 2).4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Wireless Charging shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies built-in wireless charging.

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

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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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2.5W3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Case supports wireless charging at up to 2.5 W13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026Autonomie/charging cell: wireless charging up to 2.5 W.

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

No20Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/google-pixel-buds-2a-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2a review by Brady Snyder, Iris sample. Specs and charging-case discussion explicitly state no case speaker. Find Hub can ring the earbuds, not the case.

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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.

Touch, Voice commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Capacitive touch (tap) sensors for music, calls, and voice assistant controls. Voice commands through Gemini.7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Touch gestures and Hey Google voice commands. No swipe and no head gestures on Pixel Buds 2a.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch sensor on the stem. The case has a Talk button for Super Mic

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

Voice7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Swipe volume is not available on Pixel Buds 2a. Volume works by saying Hey Google, turn up the volume.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch and hold: volume up or down (customisable)

Gestures

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Press & Hold7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Gesture table for Pixel Buds 2a: tap, double tap or triple tap yes, press and hold yes, swipe (volume) no, head gestures no.

Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 6 October 2026Press and hold switches noise control by default and can be set to activate Gemini instead.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table explicitly states the controls are customisable in Nothing X.

Voice assistant

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Hands-free help from Gemini. Say Hey Google or long-press an earbud.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table lists In-ear Detection.

Sensors

Capacitive touch (tap) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sensors table: capacitive touch (tap) sensors and IR proximity sensor per earbud. Case: Hall Effect sensor for case open and close detection.

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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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Yes8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: brief hearing test creates personalized 8-band sound profile. Consumer sound-personalization test, not a clinical clearance.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

No2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Compare block lists Loud Noise Protection for Pro 2 and a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Loud Noise Protection shows a dash for Pixel Buds 2a.

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Health features

Hearing Wellness4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness checkmark for Pixel Buds 2a.10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 6 October 2026Hearing Wellness is available on Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a. Volume exposure levels and notifications.

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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.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large.

XS, S, M, L10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Quick Start Guide fit page 1 explicitly illustrates XS/S/M/L tips. Medium fitted pair plus three spare pairs.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026What is Ear3 made of FAQ: ear tips are silicone.

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

Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer. SoundGuys describes it as a semicircular fin.17Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-2a-review-diet-pixel-buds-at-a-palatable-price-145804Read 6 October 2026Each bud has a semicircular fin that pushes against your outer ear.

None4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026No stabilizers or ear hooks

Ear tip fit test

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Step 2 expressly includes Pixel Buds 2a in Eartip Seal Check support.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Ear Tips Fit Test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Other features table specifies IP54 for earbuds and case.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Pixel Buds mobile app on Android, plus the Pixel Buds web companion app.

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Named companion app offers advanced 8-band EQ and profile control.

App platforms

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Pixel Buds web companion app on Chrome OS, MacOS, and Windows. The mobile app is Android.11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Web companion app supports Pixel Buds 2a on ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma+ and Windows 11+.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Custom controls footnote says Android 6+ and iOS 13+ use Nothing X.

User firmware updates

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 6 October 2026Firmware updates install from the mobile app or the web companion app.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026App features table lists Firmware Updates.

Finding network

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026Find Hub can pinpoint the precise location of your earbuds on a map.

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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.

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026Each earbud 4.7 g with medium eartip. Case 47.6 g is with earbuds, so case_weight_g is left out.

5.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Earbud design spec row: Buds weight 5.2 g.

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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Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm

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

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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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Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out

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 Wireless10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Trademarks and Permissions, English page 1: Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo used under Japan Audio Society license.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGG3UGY, SZGG76LT, SZGGNN2Z12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026FCC ID: Left Earbud SZGG3UGY, Right Earbud SZGG76LT, Charging Case SZGGNN2Z.

2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Charging case, Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

Earbuds x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals

Cables included

AGoogle Pixel Buds 2a

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BNothing Ear (3)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026In-the-box table lists the exact cable type and quantity 1.

Links

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Product page

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2aRead 6 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data identifies Ear (3) with the handle ear-3.

Spec sheet

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specs1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_2a_specsRead 6 October 2026

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_013Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded technical factsheet hosted by Boulanger. Authorship not independently established, so treated as retailer evidence.

Manual

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1644416912Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/16444169Read 6 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds 2a.

d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.

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

None of 1 known

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.

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