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General

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Series

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Ear1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

GA34L, GQGM1, GPX4H, GA03201-US2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Models GA34L and GQGM1 for the earbuds, GPX4H for the case. SoundGuys lists GA03201-US for the tested unit.

B1556Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review spec table lists model number B155.

GTIN / EAN

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6974434220720, 69744342206148Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2.jsRead 11 October 2026EU store product data: barcode 6974434220720 for Black and 6974434220614 for White. Both colours are priced at 149.00 EUR and show as unavailable on 2026-10-11.

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

11 May 20223Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Google blog post dated May 11, 2022.

22 March 20234Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Announced March 22, 2023.

Status

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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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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.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 221Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_in_for_review-amp-65146.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Pixel Buds Pro 2 the successor to the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro.

Nothing Ear9Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Nothing Ear replaces the Ear (2).

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

$1993Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Pre-order on July 21 for $199. US price, sales tax not included.

$1493Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 10 October 2026Nothing US store lists $149. The product shows as sold out, so this is the stored list price. GSMArena launch coverage also gives $149.

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.

€2195Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/google-pixel-6a-google-pixel-buds-launchRead 10 October 2026German Google blog: Pixel Buds Pro are available for 219 EUR. Price includes VAT as published in Germany.

€1491Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

US, DE5Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/google-pixel-6a-google-pixel-buds-launchRead 10 October 2026Launch prices published for the United States and for Germany.

US, EU4Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Launch pricing is $149 and 149 EUR. Documented subset, not a worldwide availability claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Fog, Lemongrass, Coral, Bay, Porcelain6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-update-2023Read 10 October 2026Launch colors Coral, Lemongrass, Fog and Charcoal from the May 2022 post. Bay and Porcelain were added in October 2023.

Black, White1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Segment

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Music1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Maker positions the model on sound quality, hi-res audio and noise cancellation. No sport, gaming, office or sleep 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 pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026The in the box list has eartips in three sizes, and the spec lists active in-ear pressure relief.

In-ear1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

Stemless3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026The launch images and the four-colour product animation show a compact body with no stem.

Stem7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Controls text says the touch sensor is at the bottom of the stem. Maker page photos show the stem body.

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

Either bud19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists optional mono listening.

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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 Pro

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver, listed once for the earbud. SoundGuys says each earbud has an 11 mm dynamic driver. Acoustic role not stated.

BNothing Ear (2)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.6	1

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 11.6 mm dynamic driver, one per earbud.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Dynamic speaker driver in the Audio row.

Dynamic1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

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11.6mm=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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Graphene + PU (Polyurethane)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: Diaphragm Graphene + PU (Polyurethane).

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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192kHz1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Hi-Res Audio section: frequencies up to 24bit/192 kHz and playback up to 1 Mbps with LHDC 5.0. Needs an LHDC-capable source.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Hi-Res Audio section: 24bit/192 kHz with LHDC 5.0. Needs an LHDC-capable source.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

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

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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 Audio10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 10 October 2026Spatial Audio is available with Pixel Buds Pro on Pixel 6 or newer.

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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.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 10 October 2026Spatial Audio with head tracking works with Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 on Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row lists Active Noise Cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

Yes3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026Silent Seal adapts to your ear to maximize the amount of noise that is canceled.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Adaptive Mode detects distractions in the environment. The footnote lists four modes: High, Mid, Low and Adaptive, from 15 dB to 40 dB.

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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31Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page says to switch between three levels of ANC or let the earbuds take control. Footnote lists High, Mid and Low plus Adaptive.

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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40dB1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Up to 40 dB. The footnote gives a range from 15 dB to 40 dB across the four modes.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row lists Transparency mode.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

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Conversation detection

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 only: Conversation Detection switches from noise cancellation to Transparency mode and pauses media during a conversation.

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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 pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Voice row lists wind-blocking mesh covers. This is a physical design and not selectable processing.

Yes4Press articlegsmarena.com/nothing_ear_2_announced_with_improved_anc_lhdc_support_and_personalized_sound_profiles-news-57981.phpRead 11 October 2026Launch coverage: voice pickup is reworked with improved wind-proofing. The mechanism, mesh or processing, is not stated.

Measured

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

Bass and treble are exaggerated against the SoundGuys preference curve. Sub-bass below 70 Hz is more than 6 dB above it. Treble has a bump of up to 10 dB between 4 and 8 kHz and rolls off above 9 kHz.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware and settings are not stated. No numeric deviation stored.

RTINGS, Balanced EQ preset: fairly neutral. Its graph shows less bass than is audible because of a fitting issue on the test rig. Underemphasised mid-mid and bright, clear sibilants. SoundGuys, default tuning: about 10 dB above its preference curve around 5 kHz, a scooped 400 Hz to 1 kHz range and mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys measured the default tuning with its preference curve: about 10 dB louder around 5 kHz, scooped between 400 Hz and 1 kHz, mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Ear (2). It tested the Balanced EQ preset. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so they are not stored.

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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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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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

Voices sound fine in ideal conditions with too much emphasis on sibilant sounds. Noise rejection in a busy office is not strong but voice is prioritized. Wind noise rejection is weak.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Standardized artificial mouth test with ideal, office and windy demos.

Voice is present and understandable but very thin and distorted. Noise handling is good in moderately noisy places, with slightly affected vocal quality in loud noises.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.

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 Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.1

Source20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 20267 hours 6 minutes with ANC on in the SoundGuys standardized test. Real music, peaking at 75 dB SPL. Codec not stated. Earbuds only, one charge.

BNothing Ear (2)

ANC	Hours (h)
Not available	5.6
Yes	6.12

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 20266 hours 7 minutes with ANC on at SoundGuys standardized conditions: continuous playback at 75 dB(SPL) until the battery drains. Firmware 1.0.1.85, Nothing X 2.2.0.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS review text: the maker advertises 6.3 hours and RTINGS measured 5.6 hours. ANC state, codec and volume are not stated for the measurement. The numeric result block on the page is locked.

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

7.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

6.12h=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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Features: Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud. Comparison table: 3 microphones in each 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.

616Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Voice (Each Earbud): three microphones, so six across the pair. This repeats the maker launch specification.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones with wind-blocking mesh covers and a voice accelerometer.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones. The maker spec page lists 3 microphones without saying per earbud.

61Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Comparison table: 3 microphones in each bud, 6 across the pair.

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

AI6Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-update-2023Read 10 October 2026Clear Calling uses AI to reduce background noise around the person on the other side of the call. It needs Pixel 7 or newer.

DSP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: Clear Voice Technology reduces ambient noise for the microphone during calls and voice recording. The comparison table claims 3 dB higher noise elimination than Ear (1). No AI claim is made.

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

Super wideband1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row: SuperWideBand, works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer.

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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

Custom 6-core audio chip3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/pixel-buds-pro-io-2022Read 10 October 2026ANC runs on a custom 6-core audio chip.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless row lists Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless row: Bluetooth 5.0.

5.31Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-buds-proRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC codecs. It also states an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists only AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.0. The maker does not name codecs.

SBC, AAC, LHDC1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page lists AAC, SBC and LHDC. Footnote names LHDC 5.0 up to 1 Mbps.

Bluetooth profiles

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BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Connectivity section: BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP.

LE Audio

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Auracast

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

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Multipoint is available on Pixel Buds 2a and Pixel Buds Pro.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

29Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Automatic switching between 2 concurrently paired Bluetooth devices.

21Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Dual Connection: seamlessly pair to and switch between two devices.

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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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 10 October 2026Android devices on Android 8 or newer signed in to the same Google account switch between Fast Paired devices.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 10 October 2026Fast pair your Google Pixel Buds with an Android phone.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row: low-latency gaming mode that works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Claimed latency

AGoogle Pixel Buds Pro

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BNothing Ear (2)

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

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on.

Lowest claimed latency

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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, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Full feature access needs Android. CNET confirms use with Macs and Windows PCs.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multipoint connects the buds to two devices at once, including Apple iOS devices, Macs and Windows PCs.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

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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 Pro

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio with head tracking	Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default.
Low-latency gaming mode	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games.
Bluetooth SuperWideBand	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer.
Clear Calling	Pixel 7 or newer.
Full access to features	Google Account, Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection.
Live translation	Compatible Android phone with the latest Google app and Google Translate app.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Audio row for gaming mode and SuperWideBand. Requirements list for the Google Account and Assistant.

BNothing Ear (2)

Feature	Needs
Low latency	Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on. Low Lag Mode is listed for Nothing X and Phone (1).
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution streaming	Both Bluetooth devices must support the LHDC transmission protocol.
Dual Connection	Must be enabled on the phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher sets it up in Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. Some laptops can have longer sound switching time.
Custom gestures, Personal Sound Profile, Personalised ANC and in-ear detection	Turned on with a phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher uses Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, or Google Play services 11.7 or higher.

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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.

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33mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 33 mAh (buds). Page does not say typical or rated.

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.

No2Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Do not attempt to remove the battery. Contact Google or an authorized service provider.

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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 Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	7
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	11
ANC off	Yes	31

Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Battery table. ANC on: 20 h with case and 7 h without. ANC off: 31 h with case and 11 h without. Footnote 6.2: approximate, music playback, pre-production hardware and software, fully charged buds and case, other features disabled. Codec and volume not stated.

BNothing Ear (2)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	6.3
ANC on	Not available	No	4
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
ANC on	Not available	Yes	22.5
Call	Not available	No	3.5
Call	Not available	Yes	20.5

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: ANC off up to 36 hours with case and 6.3 hours buds only. ANC on up to 22.5 hours with case and 4 hours buds only. Talk time ANC off up to 20.5 hours with case and 3.5 hours buds only. Footnote test: ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC, other settings default, Nothing Power 45 W adapter, 25 C. Only the codec of the ANC-off rows is stated. The ANC-on talk time rows (3 and 17.5 hours) are not stored because the call mode cannot hold an ANC state.

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.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.3h=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

4h=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.

11h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6.3h=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.

31h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=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

22.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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3.5h=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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80min1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: without plugging in the case, the earbuds charge inside the case in 80 minutes.

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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With the earbuds inside the case and the case connected by USB-C, the earbuds and case charge from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. Nothing states this figure for the combined charge and does not give a separate case-only time.1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

5min1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026A 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case.

10min1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: a single 10-minute charge of the earbuds themselves gives 1 hour 48 minutes of playtime (ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC).

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 pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 1 hour of listening time after 5 minutes. The spec page does not name the ANC state. iFixit and SoundGuys both say ANC on.16Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Repeats the maker wording: a 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on.

1.8h1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: 1 hour 48 minutes equals 1.8 hours, earbuds only. The headline 8 hours after 10 minutes includes the case and is not stored here.

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.

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485mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Technical details: 485 mAh (case). Page does not say typical or rated.

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-C1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: USB-C charging port.

USB-C1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: Qi certified.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Wireless Charging Case row: Qi certified.

Qi1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

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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2.5W1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Qi certified 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.

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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, Swipe, Voice commands7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Tap, swipe and press and hold on the touch surface. Hey Google voice control also works.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls with 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.

Swipe7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Swipe forward raises volume and swipe backward lowers it on Pixel Buds Pro.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Customisable press gestures can set volume up and volume down.

Gestures

Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, end or reject a call, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe forward: volume up, Swipe backward: volume down, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, Say Hey Google: voice assistant7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Touch controls table. Press and hold switches between ANC and Transparency by default.

Single press: play or pause, answer or hang up calls, Double press: skip forward, reject calls, Triple press: skip back, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls list in technical details.

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026The press and hold gesture can be set to switch noise control or to activate the assistant.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: customisable gestures on double press, triple press, long press and double press with long press. Customisable functions are volume up, volume down, voice assistant and switching noise cancellation modes.

Voice assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Hold or Hey Google hotword reaches Gemini. The 2022 launch post names Google Assistant.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection to play and pause automatically.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Features: in-ear detection. The manual excerpt says removing a bud pauses music.

Sensors

Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Sensors row, earbuds and case.

Force sensor1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026The control description names a force sensor on the stem for press controls. In-ear detection is listed but its sensor type 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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Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Personal Sound Profile: create a hearing ID with the Personalised Sound test in the Nothing X app. Algorithms analyse sensitivity to different frequencies. Not a medical test.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

Hearing Wellness13Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 10 October 2026Hearing Wellness is available on Pixel Buds Pro.

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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 pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large.

S, M, L1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026In the box: ear tips in size S, M, L.

Ear tip materials

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Silicone6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: three sets of oblong-shaped silicone ear tips.

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

None19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review says the buds have no stabilizers and a looser fit than the Pixel Buds A-Series.

None6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: the Ear (2) lacks hooks or stabilizers.

Ear tip fit test

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 10 October 2026Eartip Seal Check is listed for Pixel Buds Pro 2, Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Buds 2a.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Nothing X app: Ear Tip Fit Test.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Footnote 3.1: earbuds designed to comply with IPX4.

IP541Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026IP54 buds, tested under IEC 60529.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Footnote 3.1: case designed to comply with IPX2.

IP551Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026IP55 case.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Pixel Buds app / Pixel Buds web companion12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds mobile app on Android and the Pixel Buds web companion app in a browser.

Nothing X1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Nothing X app. Android and iOS download is named in the footnote.

App platforms

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Mobile app on Android. Web companion app on ChromeOS 128 or newer, macOS Sonoma 14 or newer and Windows 11 or newer.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 20266Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026Review: the Nothing X app works whether the phone uses Android or iOS.

User firmware updates

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 10 October 2026Firmware updates install from the Pixel Buds app or the web companion app.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: firmware updates change the actions. The Nothing X notes list Software updates.5Press releasenothing.community/d/1428-ear-2-black-nothing-x-advanced-equaliser-and-all-new-noise-reductionRead 10 October 2026Nothing X software update notes list Ear (2) firmware 1.0.1.101 and say to use Device Settings > Firmware Update.

Finding network

Last location in the app11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642885Read 10 October 2026Pixel Buds Pro can ring the earbuds and show the last known location. The charging case cannot be rung. No crowdsourced finding network.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

Yes15Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 10 October 2026Translate conversations with Google Pixel Buds and the Google Translate app.

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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.

6.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Earbuds 6.2 g with the medium eartip. The case figure of 62.4 g includes the earbuds, so it is not stored as case weight. iFixit lists 56.2 g without earbuds, which does not fit 62.4 g minus two earbuds, so no case weight is stored.

4.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud weight 4.5 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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Width21.5Height29.4Depth23.5mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud: height 29.4 mm, width 21.5 mm, depth 23.5 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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51.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case weight 51.9 g.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case: height 55.5 mm, width 55.5 mm, 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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Page states Hi-Res Audio Certified for Bluetooth LHDC 5.0 playback. iFixit lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certification.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

SZGGA34L, SZGGQGM12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026FCC ID SZGGA34L and SZGGQGM1.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Warranty, and Regulatory Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026What's in the box row for Pixel Buds Pro.

Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Cables included

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Links

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Product page

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/75443321Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Google Pixel Buds specifications article. The Google Store no longer lists this model and sends the old address to Pixel Buds Pro 2.

nothing.tech/products/ear-22Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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eu.nothing.tech/products/ear-21Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026The product page ends with the Technical details table.

Manual

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/123097682Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12309768Read 10 October 2026Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for Google Pixel Buds Pro.

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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.

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