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General

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Series

FreeBuds Pro1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Fifth model in the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro line.

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.

T00234Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/support/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global support page lists HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 Wireless Charging (T0023) as the only model.

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.

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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 pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026The maker global and German store pages sell the product.

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.

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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.

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$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.

€1993Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Huawei German store product data: street price 199.00 EUR. The store ran an early price of 169 EUR from 26 February 2026. German price, VAT included as published.8Press articlethe-gadgeteer.com/2026/03/13/7-things-about-the-freebuds-pro-5-worth-knowingRead 14 October 2026Article: 199 EUR in the EU and 179.99 GBP in the UK.

€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.

EU, GB3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026German Huawei store. The UK Huawei store also carries the product.

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

Sand, White, Grey1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists Sand, White, Grey and Blue. The Blue case is vegan leather with other dimensions and weight, and case dimensions are not a variant field, so Blue is left out of this file.

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

Segment

Music1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Listed in the maker Audio range as a flagship pair for sound, noise cancelling and calls. No sport or gaming positioning. SoundGuys calls them all-around earbuds.

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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-ear1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Silicone ear tips in four sizes for a secure seal.

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.

Stem5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the stems have a high-shine finish.

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.

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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.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	11	1
Other	Tweeter	6	1

Source2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 11 mm ultra-linear dual-magnet driver and 6 mm ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver. FAQ: 11 mm dynamic driver with four magnets and a 6 mm high-frequency driver. The 6 mm figure is read as a diameter. The planar driver has no matching type option, so it is stored as other.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

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.

Hybrid1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: an ultra-linear dual-magnet driver for bass and an ultra-thin micro planar diaphragm driver for treble.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: two driver types in each earbud.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11mm dynamic woofer and micro-planar tweeter.

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.

Min10 HzMax48 kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnote: the 10 Hz to 48 kHz range was tested under the L2HC and LDAC codecs over Bluetooth, in Huawei lab tests.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Speaker section: frequency response range 10 Hz to 48 kHz.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 10 Hz to 48 kHz.

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.

48kHz1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with the L2HC 4.0 codec. The footnote says 2.3 Mbps lossless works with a HUAWEI Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. Other Huawei devices are listed on the German store. No sample rate is stated for LDAC.

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.

24bits1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 48 kHz and 24-bit lossless sound with L2HC 4.0 on supported Huawei phones.

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.

103Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: custom sound effects with a 10-band EQ.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a 10-band custom EQ.

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.

HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, HUAWEI SOUND Voice, HUAWEI SOUND Bass, HUAWEI SOUND Classical, Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page lists HUAWEI SOUND Balanced, Voice, Classical and Bass.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: four HUAWEI SOUND effects (Balanced, Voice, Bass, Classical) and four scenario effects (Movie, Podcast, Game, Workout). An AI sound effect and custom effects are separate and not stored as presets.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 8 preset profiles.

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.

Unlimited Spatial Audio1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page name: Unlimited Spatial Audio.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio without limits with a 3D sound field and head tracking.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 360 degree sound with head tracking and unlimited spatial audio on any device or content.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the spatial audio modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026The review does not cover head tracking. The maker pages do.

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 pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-engine AI noise cancellation with two drivers used for noise cancellation.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Intelligent Dual-engine ANC.

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.

Yes5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the Dual-Engine ANC model adapts automatically to your surroundings. Cozy, General and Ultra are other ANC models. The number of strength levels is not stored.

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 pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Awareness Mode.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Awareness Mode and Human Voice Transparency.

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.

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Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Conversation Awareness switches to Awareness mode when you start talking and back when you stop. Off by default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Audio Technology list includes Conversation Awareness.

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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 pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: calls stay clear in noise up to 100 dB and wind up to 10 m/s. This is a call voice claim. The processing method is not stated.

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Measured

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

The tuning is bass-forward. The 10-band custom equalizer can reduce the bass emphasis.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer notes on a unit supplied by the maker. The firmware, codec and target curve are not reported. No numeric bass or treble value is stored.

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

Vocals were clear without added distortion in ideal conditions. In a loud office or on the street the microphones struggled to block background noise.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Reviewer ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant tests. Phone and codec are not reported. No numeric microphone value is stored.

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.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	9.13

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys standardised test: 9 hours 8 minutes on one charge. SoundGuys states in its method that music peaks at 75 dB SPL and ANC is on when available. The review does not repeat the ANC state or the codec. The result is well above the 6 h ANC-on claim and about equal to the 9 h ANC-off AAC claim, which the maker tests at 50 percent volume. Unit supplied by the maker, one-week test.

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.

9.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

5.3h=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.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: 3 microphones plus VPU plus DNN. The row does not say per earbud. MobileMasr states 3 microphones per earbud, so 3 per earbud across two earbuds is stored as 6.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: eight microphones total, 3 silicon microphones per earbud plus a bone conduction microphone. The review text implies 6 microphones plus 2 bone sensors.

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.

63Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 20266 microphones across the pair. The two VPU or bone sensors are not counted.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same review. The bone conduction microphones are not counted.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists a bone acoustic sensor.

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

AI3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: DNN call noise processing, up to 100 dB of noise reduction in calls.

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.

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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

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Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section lists Bluetooth only. The charging case has a USB-C port for charging.

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

Bluetooth

6.02Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Connectivity section: BT 6.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 6.0, up from 5.2 on the Pro 4.

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

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, L2HC3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: SBC, AAC, L2HC 4.0 and LDAC. L2HC 4.0 needs a Pura 80 series or Mate X6 or X7 series phone with EMUI 15 or later.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: AAC on iPhone, LDAC on Android and L2HC 4.0 lossless on Huawei devices.

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.

Yes1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: Dual-Device Connections to two devices at once, with seamless switching.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: multipoint pairing of two devices is supported.

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.

21Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: two devices (iOS, Android or Windows) at once. It expands to multi-connection on EMUI.

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.

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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

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Fast pairing

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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

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

Claimed latency

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

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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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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, Windows1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: dual-device connections across iOS, Android and Windows.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

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.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: pairing by holding the case button for 2 seconds. Works with iOS, Android and Windows devices.

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.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Feature	Needs
Lossless audio (L2HC 4.0, up to 2.3 Mbps)	Needs a Huawei phone. The global page names the Mate X7 on EMUI 15 or later. The German store names the Pura 80 series and the Mate X6 and X7 series on EMUI 15 or later. It needs an OTA update and reduces battery life.
Proximity pairing	Huawei phone running EMUI 10 or later.
Unlimited Spatial Audio	Off by default. Update the earbud firmware and turn it on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app. Modes are Off, Fixed and Head Tracking.
Adaptive Volume and Conversation Awareness	Off by default. Turn them on in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app.
Head gesture call control	Off by default. Works during cellular calls. Nod to answer and shake the head to reject.

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Footnotes for 2.3 Mbps lossless audio (Mate X7, EMUI 15, OTA update, battery impact), Conversation Awareness and Adaptive Volume (off by default) and proximity pairing (EMUI 10 or later).3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ and table: spatial audio is off by default and needs current firmware. Head gestures and Adaptive Volume are off by default. L2HC 4.0 device list.

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.

60mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds 60 mAh, stated as the minimum value for each earbud.

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.

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	25
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	No	8
ANC off	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	33
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	No	5
ANC on	L2HC/LDAC	Yes	22
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	22

Source1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: up to 9 h with ANC off, 6 h with ANC on and 38 h with the case. Test footnote: HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro, music at 50 percent volume in AAC, other features at default.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Battery life section. Sound quality priority with L2HC or LDAC: 8 h and 33 h with the case with ANC off, 5 h and 22 h with ANC on. Connection priority with AAC: 9 h and 38 h with ANC off, 6 h and 25 h with ANC on. Voice call with ANC disabled 5 h and 22 h with the case. Voice call with ANC enabled 4 h and 18 h with the case, which is not stored because the call mode cannot hold the ANC state. Huawei lab tests with a Mate 80 Pro, 50 percent volume, AAC and ANC disabled.

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.

9h=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.

6h=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.

9h=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.

38h=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.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

22h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

40min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 40 minutes for the earbuds in the charging case.

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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.

Wired charging needs a USB-C charger of 5 V 0.5 A or above. The case takes about 150 minutes without the earbuds on a wireless charger. Wireless charging is supported up to 5 W.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charge time and charger lines of the Battery section.

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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.

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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.

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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.

537mAh2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case 537 mAh, stated as the minimum value.

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.

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Case charging port

USB-C2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wired charger over a USB-C port at 5 V 0.5 A or above.

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.

60min2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026About 1 hour for the case without the earbuds on a wired charger. About 150 minutes on a wireless charger.

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Wireless charging

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charger supported, up to 5 W.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: the case charges by USB-C or wireless charging.

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.

5W2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Wireless charging up to 5 W. The standard is not named.

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.

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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, Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section lists tap, swipe and pinch controls. Pinch uses the press sensor. Head gestures come from the German store.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: five gestures, pinch, tap, pinch and hold, touch and hold and swipe. Head Motion row: nod to answer, shake to reject.6Measurementsoundguys.com/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-review-154929Read 14 October 2026Review: swipe, tap and pinch gestures, plus head gestures for calls.

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.

Swipe2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: swipe up or down to adjust the volume.

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

Gestures

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Tap three times: previous track on the left earbud, next track on the right earbud, Swipe up or down: volume up or down, Pinch once: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: next track or reject an incoming call, Pinch three times: previous track, Pinch and hold: switch between noise cancelling, awareness and off, Touch and hold: wake the voice assistant, Nod to answer a call or shake the head to reject it2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Controls section: double-tap, triple-tap, swipe, pinch and hold, pinch once, twice and three times, press and hold. The German store FAQ gives the default action of each gesture.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ default gestures: tap twice for play or pause and calls, tap three times for previous on the left earbud and next on the right, pinch and hold for noise control modes, touch and hold for the voice assistant, swipe for volume. Pinch once, twice and three times as listed. Head gestures are off by default.

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

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the gestures can be customised in the HUAWEI Audio Connect app and can be set to None.

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

Voice assistant

Phone voice assistant3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: touch and hold wakes the voice assistant by default. The assistant is the phone's.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026The infrared sensor is listed. The maker pages do not use the words wear detection, and MobileMasr names wear detection as a feature.7Reviewmobilemasr.com/en/blogs/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists wear detection among the features.

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

Sensors

Infrared sensor, Hall sensor, Touch sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Bone acoustic sensor, Press sensor2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Sensor section lists infrared, Hall, touch, gyroscope, accelerometer, bone acoustic and press sensors.

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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

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: four sizes of soft silicone ear tips. The specs name them large, medium, small and ultra-small.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: ear tips in large, medium, small and ultra-small sizes. Ultra-small is stored as XS.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: ear tips in large, medium, small and extra small.

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

Silicone1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: soft silicone ear tips.

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.

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

Ear tip fit test

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

Dust and water rating, buds

IP571Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the earbuds meet IP57 under IEC 60529.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Earbuds IP57.

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

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page footnote: the charging case meets IP54.2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case IP54.

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

HUAWEI Audio Connect1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the HUAWEI Audio Connect app on iOS and Android.

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, iOS1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the app is for iOS and Android devices.

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

Yes3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: keep the earbud firmware up to date to use spatial audio. The global page says the 2.3 Mbps feature arrives by OTA update.

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

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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

5.5g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud approx. 5.5 g.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 5.5 g per bud.

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.

Width21.8Height29.1Depth23.7mm(0.9 × 1.1 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Each earbud: height 29.1 mm, width 21.8 mm, depth 23.7 mm.

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.

43g(1.5 oz)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White approx. 43 g. The Blue case is approx. 46 g and is not stored.5Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/huawei-freebuds-pro-5-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 43 g case.

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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.

Width46.7Height65.5Depth22.98mm(1.8 × 2.6 × 0.9 in)2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Charging case in Sand, Grey and White: height 65.5 mm, width 46.7 mm, depth 22.98 mm. The Blue case is 66.11 x 46.98 x 24.06 mm and is not stored.

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.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: 2.3 Mbps lossless transmission certified by HWA.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026Comparison table: High-Res Audio Wireless certification, HWA Lossless plus Hi-Res. FAQ: Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification.

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

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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

HWA Lossless1Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Page: the 2.3 Mbps transmission capability is certified by HWA.

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In the box

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In the box

Earbuds (left and right), Ear tips in four sizes, Charging case, Quick Start Guide and Safety Information, Warranty card2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026In the Box: two earbuds, four ear tips with the medium pair attached, a charging case, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card. No cable is listed.3Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/de/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/buyRead 14 October 2026FAQ box list: a pair of earbuds, a charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips with the medium pair attached, a Quick Start Guide with safety information and a warranty card.

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

AHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5

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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

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-51Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5Read 14 October 2026Global maker product page.

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

consumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specs2Maker product pageconsumer.huawei.com/en/headphones/freebuds-pro-5/specsRead 14 October 2026Global specifications tab. The tab has the dimension, battery, control and box tables.

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

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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.