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General

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Series

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

EBJBMINIBLK50WEB, EBJBMINIMNT50WEB, EBJBMINIPNK50WEB, EBJBMINISGE50WEB, EBJBMINIAQUA50WEB2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product feeds of the five colour pages (black, mint, pink, sage-gray and teal at jlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-<colour>.json). SKUs EBJBMINIBLK50WEB, EBJBMINIMNT50WEB, EBJBMINIPNK50WEB, EBJBMINISGE50WEB, EBJBMINIAQUA50WEB.

B1623Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

810119070524, 810119070883, 810119070852, 810119070876, 8101190708692Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026UPC barcodes of the same five feeds. Black 810119070524, Mint 810119070883, Pink 810119070852, Sage Gray 810119070876, Teal 810119070869.

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026On sale at the JLab store on 2026-10-15.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current US maker page with Black selected offers Add to bag. No current price is represented as launch MSRP.

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

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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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Nothing Ear (3a)18Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the Nothing Ear (3a) the successor to the Nothing Ear (a).

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

$39.996Press releasejlab.com/blogs/news/jlab-launches-new-jbuds-miniRead 15 October 2026Launch release price $39.99 (US).

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

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

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US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Mint, Pink, Sage Gray, Teal1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026JLab names: Black, Mint, Pink, Sage Gray and Teal. The model number of Teal reads AQUA.

Black, White, Yellow1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current maker selector offers Black, White and Yellow. The sole represented reference configuration is Black.

Segment

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Music2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Fit style: in-ear canal.

In-ear2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker product views and supplied sealing tips identify an in-ear stem design. No hook is pictured or listed, but a negative stabilizer claim is not inferred from this alone.

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

Stemless1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Product photos show a small stemless round body.

Stem2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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

Either bud7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick tips: the left or right earbud can be used independently for music and calls.

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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.

AJLab JBuds Mini

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Driver: 6mm Dynamic Driver. The launch release says 6mm dynamic neodymium drivers. One driver per earbud is read from the singular spec row. The product feed text says 5.6 mm and is not used.

BNothing Ear (a)

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	11

Source2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker identifies an 11 mm dynamic driver and PMI + TPU diaphragm. A separate explicit physical driver quantity was not found, so the count and derived per-bud quantity remain unknown.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026

Dynamic2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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 + TPU2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz. No conditions stated.

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Impedance

16Ω1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Impedance: 16 ohms.

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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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96kHz2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 96 kHz / 24-bit over LDAC with a compatible source device. This is Bluetooth codec support, not acoustic frequency response or lossless playback.

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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24bits2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz over LDAC. The source phone must support and enable LDAC.

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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No14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026The reviewed Ear (a) does not offer the hearing-test sound profile of B171 Ear. No later model capability is transferred.17Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-a-truly-wirelessRead 8 October 2026The public Differences section explicitly describes no custom sound profile based on hearing. Tested edition is White B162 Ear (a). All colors share the documented model hardware, but test configuration remains named. Paid numerical results and hidden data are not accessed.

Onboard EQ

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Triple-tap on either earbud cycles the EQ presets without the app, so the presets live in the earbuds.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/jbuds-mini-eq-levelsRead 15 October 2026Help page: triple-tap either earbud to cycle through EQ presets.

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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.

108Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: JLab's 10-band equalizer in the app.

314Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly identifies a three-band equalizer, separate from the advanced equalizer on B171 Nothing Ear. Reviewed app version 2.3.16 and earbud firmware 1.0.1.41.

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

JLab Signature, Bass Boost, Balanced1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs: EQ3 Sound. Preset names are on the JLab help page and in the manual. Custom EQ is a user setting and is not listed as a preset.4Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/jbuds-mini-eq-levelsRead 15 October 2026Help page: JLab Signature, Bass Boost, Balanced and Custom. Custom is a user EQ set in the app and is not stored as a preset.7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Equalizer modes: JLab Signature, Bass Boost, Balanced and Custom (set in the app).

Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice11Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726159847057-How-many-equaliser-settings-does-Ear-a-haveRead 8 October 2026Four exact named sound effects plus a custom setting. Bass Enhance intensity and ANC strengths are separate controls.

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.

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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.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026No active noise cancelling is listed. The 2-mic ENC is for calls. SoundGuys confirms no ANC.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 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.

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts cancellation strength to surrounding noise. Smart ANC separately compensates ear-canal leakage. Neither proves automatic blending with transparency or adaptive sound EQ.

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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32Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Three selectable strengths, Low, Mid and High. Adaptive is separate and not counted as a fourth 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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45dB2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Up to 45 dB maker claim. The page also gives a 5000 Hz cancellation bandwidth, without locating the 45 dB maximum at a specific frequency. No measured overall attenuation is inferred.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Be Aware mode lets in outside sound.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: the app can adjust passthrough.

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

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Conversation detection

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

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Clear Voice Technology describes a redesigned talk microphone and extra stem airway for wind passage. This is physical call-wind handling, not a separately selectable wind mode.

Measured

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

Against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve the bass is emphasised a little. The highs are strongly emphasised, with a peak that can be harsh on busy tracks. Default EQ preset.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review text against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. No numeric bass or treble deviation is published in the text.

Default response has elevated sub-bass, recessed 200 to 500 Hz mids and reduced output above 8 kHz relative to the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve.14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Reviewer original default-response chart and discussion against SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Firmware 1.0.1.41, app 2.3.16. No approximate chart amplitude is entered as an exact numerical metric.

Bass amount (measured)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

The microphones struggle a little with noise and wind in SoundGuys' simulated street and windy conditions.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: the microphones tend to struggle a little with noise and wind rejection.

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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.

AJLab JBuds Mini

ANC	Hours (h)
No	5.87

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026SoundGuys standard test: 5 hours 52 minutes. Firmware 1.1.4.4, JLab app 1.7.7.6. The text does not state codec or volume. No ANC.

BNothing Ear (a)

Hours (h)
8.82

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys tested B162 Ear (a) over two weeks, firmware 1.0.1.41, app 2.3.16, visibly Yellow. One charge ran 8 h 49 min, converted to hours. Battery paragraph does not identify ANC setting, codec, host or playback level, so these conditions are left unknown. The iPhone/AAC anecdote is not assumed to be the battery test. Case runtime 42.5 h is a maker claim, not a measured result.

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

5.87h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.82h=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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62Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly lists Clear Voice Technology with three microphones per bud, six across the pair. Case microphones and vibration sensors are not included.

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.

21Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Total Microphone(s): 2 x MEMS. The FAQ says one microphone picks up the voice and one helps cancel background noise.

62Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker Other features explicitly lists three microphones per bud. The six physical microphones across the pair are counted once, without adding ANC logical functions as extra microphones.

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

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Mic noise reduction

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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

Bluetooth1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026

5.32Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Codecs: SBC, AAC. The 2023 launch release listed SBC only. SoundGuys (updated 2025) says AAC or SBC. The current page is used.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: connect via AAC or SBC.

AAC, SBC, LDAC2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Support Protocols: HFP/A2DP/AVRCP.

RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

LE Audio

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No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726190280721-Does-Ear-a-support-LE-AudioRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ explicitly says LE Audio is unsupported. Bluetooth 5.3 by itself does not establish LE Audio or Auracast. A SoundGuys sentence predicting Auracast from Bluetooth version is not treated as device support.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Multipoint: Yes.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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

22Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Product feed spec text: Multipoint: Yes (2 devices). The manual multipoint steps also connect two devices.

22Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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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88Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726184417937-How-many-devices-can-Ear-a-be-paired-withRead 8 October 2026Maker states a maximum of eight saved source-device records, distinct from two concurrent Dual Connection devices.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Google Fast Pair: Yes.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

9.144m1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Range: 30+ feet. Stored as the exact conversion of 30 ft. The plus sign is the maker's qualifier.

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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

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Claimed latency

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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.

iOS, Android1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Product description says compatible with iOS and Android.

Android, iOS13Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726160252817-Which-devices-are-compatible-with-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker support says Android 5.1 and later, iOS 13 and later. This is documented compatibility, without inferring other platforms from generic Bluetooth capability.

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.

AJLab JBuds Mini

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BNothing Ear (a)

Feature	Needs
LDAC high-resolution audio	Compatible Android source with LDAC enabled and high-definition audio enabled in Nothing X. For high-bitrate streams the maker recommends disabling Dual Connection.
Nothing X configuration	Android 5.1 or later, or iOS 13 or later according to current Ear (a) support.
Google Fast Pair	Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later, Android 6.0 or later.
Automatic Low Lag Mode	Game Mode on a compatible Nothing phone. Other users can enable Low Lag Mode in Nothing X.

Source12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726219572881-How-do-I-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 8 October 2026LDAC FAQ recommends adaptive bitrate and, for a higher-quality stream, disabling Dual Connection. It does not categorically prohibit all concurrent LDAC/multipoint use, so multipoint_ldac is not set false. Current compatibility FAQ gives iOS 13 minimum, stronger than legacy full specifications iOS 11. Low-lag and Fast Pair conditions come from the original product page. An under-120-ms headline differs from the as-low-as-120-ms disclaimer, so no exact numeric latency is stored.16Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimers 8, 15 and 16 give Nothing phone Game Mode, dual-connection and Google Fast Pair conditions. ChatGPT integration is not stored as universal assistant support.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

35mAh1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Product Battery Type: 35mAh 3.7v (LiPo). Rated capacity.

46mAh2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Published 46 mAh per earbud. The maker does not label typical versus rated capacity. No energy or voltage is derived.

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.

AJLab JBuds Mini

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	5.5
ANC off	Yes	20

Source1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs rows: single earbud playtime 5.5 hours and total playtime 20 hours. The launch release says 5.5+ and 20+. No codec, volume or test conditions are stated.

BNothing Ear (a)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	42.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24.5
Transparency	AAC	No	5.5
Transparency	AAC	Yes	24.5
Call	Not available	No	5.2
Call	Not available	Yes	23

Source4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182764305-What-is-the-battery-life-of-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (a) support table separates earbuds-only and case-inclusive music runtimes. ANC on and transparency are each 5.5 h / 24.5 h. The call rows represent ANC-off 5.2 h / 23 h. Separate ANC-on/transparency talk claims are 4 h / 18 h, but the call enum cannot distinguish that condition, so they are stated here rather than duplicated as indistinguishable rows. Nothing laboratory conditions are 25 C, AAC music playback, 50 percent volume and default other features. The source applies these test conditions to the table without specifying a call codec, so AAC is omitted from call rows.

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.

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

42.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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Talk time (claimed)

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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.

90min6Press releasejlab.com/blogs/news/jlab-launches-new-jbuds-miniRead 15 October 2026Release features list: earbud charge time 1.5 hours (in case). The current product page has no earbud charge time.

80min2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Disclaimer 10 directly states 80 minutes for the earbuds to charge inside a case that is not connected to external power. Nothing lab conditions are 25 C and Nothing Power 45 W for the separate externally powered test. The 90-minute combined earbuds-and-case result is not stored as case-only timing.

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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Charge the earbuds in the closed case. Use USB-C to charge the case, with a 5 V / 1.5 A or higher adapter. The maker reports 80 minutes for an earbud charge in an unplugged case and 90 minutes for an empty earbuds-and-case set charged together. Ten minutes gives up to 3.2 hours of earbud playback with ANC off, or 2 hours with ANC on. The separate case-inclusive quick-charge claim is 10 hours with ANC off and 6 hours with ANC on in support, while the product-page footnote says 9.5 hours with ANC off. These are maker laboratory estimates, not case-only charge times.6Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Product-page Disclaimer 10 to 12 separates 80-minute buds and 90-minute combined timing, gives adapter guidance 5 V / 1.5 A or higher, and uses Nothing Power 45 W at 25 C. The adapter rating is not device input power. Disclaimer 12 gives 9.5 h case-inclusive after 10 minutes, conflicting with the 10 h headline and dedicated support article. Both source statements are retained without guessing a reconciliation.

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

10min1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Quick Charge: 10 minutes = 1 hour. Conditions are not stated. SoundGuys quotes an older claim of 15 minutes.

10min5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182885393-Does-Ear-a-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 202610 minutes corresponding to the ANC-off 3.2-hour earbud claim. The published support text does not state the initial case state for this standalone claim.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Quick Charge: 10 minutes = 1 hour. The page does not say whether this is earbuds only or which settings apply.

3.2h5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726182885393-Does-Ear-a-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026Dedicated maker support states up to 3.2 h earbuds-only with ANC off after 10 minutes. Its ANC-on earbuds-only claim is 2 h. Test conditions are AAC, 50 percent volume, default other features and 25 C. The separately stated case-inclusive 10 h / 6 h figures are not substituted for earbuds-only playback.

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.

250mAh1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Case Battery Type: 250mAh 3.7v (LiPo). Rated capacity.

500mAh2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Published case battery-cell capacity 500 mAh. No USB output capacity or battery voltage is inferred.

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 pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Charge Port: USB-C, input DC 5V 1A.

USB-C2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026USB Type-C charging is for the case. It does not establish wired audio playback.

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.

150min1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Case Charge Time: 2.5 hours. The 2023 launch release said 2 hours. The current page is used.

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Wireless charging

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No2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer comparison explicitly marks Ear (a) wireless charging No. B171 Ear wireless charging is not transferred.

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

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

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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.

Touch1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Controls: Touch.7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls are press and tap gestures on the touch area, as described by the controls diagram.

Pressure2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker names pinch controls. The original guide labels a force sensor. Broad touch-control translations on another region do not change the pressure-control mechanism.

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

Touch7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Left single tap lowers the volume and right single tap raises it.

Pressure9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726233497489-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-Ear-aRead 8 October 2026Assign Pinch and hold or Double pinch and hold to volume in Nothing X. Once held, volume changes by a step every 0.9 seconds. Phone controls alone are not counted.

Gestures

Left earbud single tap: volume down, Right earbud single tap: volume up, Left earbud double tap: voice assistant, Right earbud double tap: play or pause, Left earbud triple tap: change EQ, Right earbud triple tap: Be Aware mode, Left earbud press and hold: Music or Movie mode, Right earbud press and hold: next track, Call: single tap answers, double tap hangs up, press and hold rejects7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Controls diagram: left volume down 1x, voice assistant 2x, Music/Movie mode press and hold, EQ change 3x. Right volume up 1x, play/pause 2x, track forward press and hold, Be Aware 3x. Calls: answer 1x, hang up 2x, reject press and hold.

Single pinch: play/pause or answer/end call, Double pinch: skip forward or reject call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: switch ANC/transparency3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original OPERATIONS panel shows force-sensor pressure controls. Custom volume and voice-assistant assignments are separate Nothing X options. Fitted tips are medium.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Custom Controls Section: Yes.7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026The manual points to the JLab App to customize features.8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: controls can be customised in the JLab app.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Voice Assistance: Yes. Description: Siri and Google Assistant.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

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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No14Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-a-review-114747Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no hearing test compared with B171 Ear. This is the tested Ear (a) feature set, not a claim about unspecified future firmware.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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

S, M, L3Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/jbuds-mini-find-your-fitRead 15 October 2026Fit guide: try the included Small, Medium and Large ear tips.

S, M, L2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone2Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-black.jsonRead 15 October 2026Product feed text: 3 sets of silicone gel tips (S/M/L).

Silicone10Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726188190225-What-is-Ear-a-made-ofRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support explicitly names silicone tips. Plastic housing and stainless-steel hinge are also named, without a suitable separate schema field.

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

None8Reviewsoundguys.com/jlab-jbuds-mini-review-105423Read 15 October 2026Review: the buds have no secondary point of contact outside the ear tip.

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Ear tip fit test

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Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row IP Rating: IP55. The earbuds only. The case is not water resistant (manual).

IP542Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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IPX22Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

JLab App1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row App Name: JLab App.

Nothing X2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, Android7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download the JLab App in the Apple or Google Play Store.

Android, iOS2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row OTA Section: Yes. The FAQ describes firmware updates in the app.

Yes2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Finding network

Google Find Hub5Maker product pagehelp.jlab.com/pages/using-google-find-hub-with-jlabRead 15 October 2026JLab guide lists JBuds Mini among the earbuds that work with Google Find Hub, which can ring the earbuds or show the last known location. It needs Android 14 or later and a Google account.

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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.

3.3g(0.1 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Product Weight (Total, g) is 6.6, which is two earbuds at 3.3 g. The launch release gives 3.3 g each. The FAQ text says 3.14 g each and is not used.6Press releasejlab.com/blogs/news/jlab-launches-new-jbuds-miniRead 15 October 2026Release: each earbud weighing only 3.3 grams. Earbuds plus case 25.1 g.

4.8g(0.2 oz)2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker 4.8 g for one earbud. A specific tip size is not stated.

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

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

18.5g(0.7 oz)1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs row Charging Case Weight (g): 18.5. Launch release: case 18.5 g.6Press releasejlab.com/blogs/news/jlab-launches-new-jbuds-miniRead 15 October 2026Release: the charging case weighing 18.5 grams.

39.6g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Design specification states charging case 39.6 g, separate from 4.8 g per earbud and 49.2 g combined. Rounded 40 g in secondary specifications does not override the maker.

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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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 Wireless2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly names Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification under the LDAC section. No separate wired acoustic Hi-Res certification is inferred.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

JBuds Mini earbuds, Charging case, 3 sets of gel tips, JLab 2 year limited warranty1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026Tech specs Includes row.

Pair of earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in sizes S, M and L, USB Type-C cable, Safety and warranty information, User guide2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (a) standard list. Ear tips S, M and L include the fitted medium pair. No external power adapter is listed.

Cables included

AJLab JBuds Mini

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BNothing Ear (a)

Type	Count
USB Type-C	1

Source2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

jlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-black1Maker product pagejlab.com/products/jbuds-mini-true-wireless-earbuds-blackRead 15 October 2026JLab US store page for the black model. The Tech Specs table on the page is the main spec source. The JBuds Mini ANC is a separate product.

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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checkout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-a2Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/products/ear-aRead 8 October 2026Original full manufacturer Ear (a) specifications remain public on this regional maker page. Hardware belongs to B162, distinct from B171 Ear and later Ear (3a). The current US Black offer supplies regional availability.

Manual

help.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdf7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026English quick guide, titled JBuds Mini.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_a_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted Nothing Ear (a) English product guide, one-page folded sheet. Model B162 is printed on the title panel. English operations, pairing, charging and wear-detection panels were visually inspected because the PDF outlines most English text.

EPREL registration 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.

2years6Press releasejlab.com/blogs/news/jlab-launches-new-jbuds-miniRead 15 October 2026Release: 2-year warranty. The manual and the product page also say two years.7Owner's manualhelp.jlab.com/cdn/shop/files/en_JBuds_Mini_Manual_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: Two year limited warranty.

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