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Nothing Ear (2) vs Nothing Ear
Product A: Nothing
86 of 166 known
Change Nothing Ear (2)
Product B: Nothing
100 of 166 known
39 of 157 fields differ
- 27 different values
- 12 known for one only
- 54 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1.8hB: 2.6hEar is 0.8 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 6.3hB: 8.5hEar is 2.2 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 4hB: 5.2hEar is 1.2 h higher.
- With caseA: 36hB: 40.5hEar is 4.5 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AEar (2): 21.5 × 29.4 mm
- BEar: 21.7 × 29.4 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.5g
B4.62g
Case weight
A51.9g
B51.9g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
2 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
Launch price (US)
$14920Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review gives $149 / GBP 129 / EUR 149 for the Nothing Ear. Excludes sales tax.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review lists a launch price of $149 and says the Ear is on sale at that price from the nothing.tech store.
Launch price (EU)
Markets
Colours
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Not available
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ANothing Ear (2)
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11.6 | 1 |
BNothing Ear
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Driver type
Driver size
11.6mm
11mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
Frequency response
Not available
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
Not available
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Sensitivity reference
Not available
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Max sample rate
Max bit depth
Adaptive EQ
Not available
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
Not available
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available
Not available
Spatial audio
None of 2 known
Spatial audio
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Not available
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Noise cancelling
1 of 11 differ
Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Not available
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Noise cancellation features list Smart ANC algorithm and Adaptive ANC. Adaptive adjusts cancellation to ambient sound.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts ANC strength to the noise level. Smart ANC checks leakage at each wear.
ANC levels
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Not available
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
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Wind noise reduction
Measured
7 of 23 differ
Frequency response notes (measured)
RTINGS, Balanced EQ preset: fairly neutral. Its graph shows less bass than is audible because of a fitting issue on the test rig. Underemphasised mid-mid and bright, clear sibilants. SoundGuys, default tuning: about 10 dB above its preference curve around 5 kHz, a scooped 400 Hz to 1 kHz range and mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys measured the default tuning with its preference curve: about 10 dB louder around 5 kHz, scooped between 400 Hz and 1 kHz, mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Sound Profile text for the Ear (2). It tested the Balanced EQ preset. Numeric bass and treble amounts are locked, so they are not stored.
RTINGS rates the sound signature warm. SoundGuys finds bass above its preference curve by default, a dip near 470 Hz and a rise near 5.5 kHz.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Default settings, firmware 1.0.1.39, app 2.3.15, compared with the SoundGuys preference curve.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public Sound Signature tile: Warm.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voice is present and understandable but very thin and distorted. Noise handling is good in moderately noisy places, with slightly affected vocal quality in loud noises.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS Recording Quality and Noise Handling text.
SoundGuys says voices sound slightly muffled and the background noise reduction is among the best it has heard, with wind handled better than most earbuds. RTINGS rates the microphone decent and says the voice is intelligible but not true-to-life.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Written review and demos in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public verdict text. Test results are locked.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ANothing Ear (2)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Not available | 5.6 |
| Yes | 6.12 |
Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-2-review-88883Read 10 October 20266 hours 7 minutes with ANC on at SoundGuys standardized conditions: continuous playback at 75 dB(SPL) until the battery drains. Firmware 1.0.1.85, Nothing X 2.2.0.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/nothing-ear-2-vs-beats-studio-buds-plus-true-wireless/38605/39443Read 10 October 2026Public RTINGS review text: the maker advertises 6.3 hours and RTINGS measured 5.6 hours. ANC state, codec and volume are not stated for the measurement. The numeric result block on the page is locked.
BNothing Ear
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Not available | Not available | 8.07 |
| Not available | Not available | 7.5 |
| Yes | LDAC | 3.43 |
| Yes | Not available | 4 |
| Yes | LDAC | 6 |
Source20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Around 4 hours with ANC on and volume at 100 percent.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Battery test: 8 hours 4 minutes on one charge. The ANC setting, codec and volume are not stated.23Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/nothing-ear-2024-review-nearly-perfect.htmlRead 23 October 2026Lasted 3 hours 26 minutes with the LDAC codec and ANC active.25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spotify loop at 65 dB(A), ANC at the highest level, LDAC, firmware 1.0.1.52. The chart says 6 h and the text says just under six hours.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public comparison text with the Ear (3) says the Ear has a continuous battery life of 7.5 hours. ANC state not stated.
Longest tested use per charge
6.12h
8.07h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available
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Microphones and calls
1 of 7 differ
Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
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Connectivity
5 of 18 differ
Chip
Not available
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Connectivity section: BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP.
RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026
Audio sharing
Not available
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
Not available
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Not available
Latency
0 of 3 differ
Low latency mode
Claimed latency
ANothing Ear (2)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game mode with a Nothing phone | 120 |
BNothing Ear
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game mode with a Nothing phone | 120 |
Lowest claimed latency
120ms
120ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Android 5.1 and above, iOS 11 and above.18Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726223774865-Which-devices-are-compatible-with-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support page says Android 5.1 and above and iOS 13 and above.
Connection per platform
Not available
Not available
Features that need a specific device
ANothing Ear (2)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Low latency | Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on. Low Lag Mode is listed for Nothing X and Phone (1). |
| LHDC 5.0 high-resolution streaming | Both Bluetooth devices must support the LHDC transmission protocol. |
| Dual Connection | Must be enabled on the phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher sets it up in Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. Some laptops can have longer sound switching time. |
| Custom gestures, Personal Sound Profile, Personalised ANC and in-ear detection | Turned on with a phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher uses Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. |
| Google Fast Pair | Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, or Google Play services 11.7 or higher. |
BNothing Ear
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| LDAC | Needs a source with LDAC and the codec enabled on the phone. Nothing X needs high-definition encoding switched on. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream. iOS supports AAC only. |
| LHDC 5.0 | Needs a source with LHDC. On Nothing phones it is on by default. Other Android phones need LHDC enabled in the Bluetooth codec settings. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream. |
| Low latency | Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with game mode on. |
| ChatGPT integration | Needs a supported Nothing phone, per SoundGuys. |
Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimers 6, 7 and 9 on the product page.14Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267987729-How-to-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 23 October 2026LDAC support page.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC support page.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026ChatGPT integration row.
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Ear (2)
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 6.3 |
| ANC on | Not available | No | 4 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 36 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 22.5 |
| Call | Not available | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 20.5 |
BNothing Ear
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 8.5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 40.5 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 5.2 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 24 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 23 |
Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Playback and talk time tables. Test: earbuds and case fully charged, 50 percent volume, AAC, other settings default, Nothing lab at 25 C. The ANC on row also covers transparency mode. Call rows are ANC off. ANC on talk time is 4 h and 18 h with case.3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726186502673-What-is-the-battery-life-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Same figures. ANC on or transparency mode: 5.2 h and 24 h. ANC off: 8.5 h and 40.5 h. Talk ANC off 5 h and 23 h, ANC on 4 h and 18 h.
Longest claimed use per charge
6.3h
8.5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
4h
5.2h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
6.3h
8.5h
Total with case (claimed)
36h
40.5h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
22.5h
24h
Talk time (claimed)
3.5h
5h
Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
With the earbuds inside the case and the case connected by USB-C, the earbuds and case charge from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. Nothing states this figure for the combined charge and does not give a separate case-only time.1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026
Fast charging needs a 5 V / 1.5 A adapter or higher, per the maker's footnote. Quick charge: 10 minutes gives up to 10 hours of playback with the case, ANC off. The 45 W Nothing Power charger was used for the maker's charging tests.1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
2.6h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 13 gives 2 hours 36 minutes for a single 10 minute charge of the earbuds themselves.5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726144720785-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-fast-chargingRead 23 October 2026Earbuds only, ANC off, up to 2.6 h after 10 minutes (10 h with the case). AAC, 50 percent volume, 25 C.
Charging case
2 of 10 differ
Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Not available
Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Wireless charging power
2.5W20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review names 2.5 W wireless charging. The maker does not publish a wattage in the pages read.24Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/nothing-ear-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec list gives 2.5-watt wireless charging.
Speaker in case
Not available
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Screen on case
Not available
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Case works as audio transmitter
Not available
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Controls
1 of 5 differ
Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single press: play or pause, answer or hang up calls, Double press: skip forward, reject calls, Triple press: skip back, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls list in technical details.
Pinch: play or pause, answer or hang up a call, Double pinch: skip forward, reject a call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726251176465-How-do-I-operate-the-control-functions-on-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Default gestures. Nothing X can assign play or pause, skip, noise control, volume up, volume down and the voice assistant.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Not available
Not available
Sensors and health
0 of 9 differ
In-ear detection
Sensors
Heart rate sensor
Not available
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Skin temperature sensing
Not available
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Hearing aid feature
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Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Not available
Hearing test
Yes16Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726213261329-What-is-Personal-Sound-ProfileRead 23 October 2026Audio test in the Nothing X app. A consumer sound-personalisation test, not a clinical one.20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review describes sound tests at different frequencies to gauge the user's profile.
Hearing protection
Not available
Not available
Health features
Not available
Not available
Fit and durability
0 of 7 differ
Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
Water resistance depth
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 6 differ
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Footnote: firmware updates change the actions. The Nothing X notes list Software updates.5Press releasenothing.community/d/1428-ear-2-black-nothing-x-advanced-equaliser-and-all-new-noise-reductionRead 10 October 2026Nothing X software update notes list Ear (2) firmware 1.0.1.101 and say to use Device Settings > Firmware Update.
Finding network
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Precision finding
Not available
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
2 of 4 differ
Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.5Height29.4Depth23.5mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud: height 29.4 mm, width 21.5 mm, depth 23.5 mm.
Width21.7Height29.4Depth24.1mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Buds dimensions table labels Height 29.4 mm, Width 21.7 mm and Depth 24.1 mm.
Case weight
Case dimensions
Width55.5Height55.5Depth22mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case: height 55.5 mm, width 55.5 mm, depth 22 mm.
Width55.5Height55.5Depth22mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Case dimensions table labels Height 55.5 mm, Width 55.5 mm and Depth 22 mm.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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
Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026
Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026
Cables included
ANothing Ear (2)
Not availableBNothing Ear
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C cable | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
Not available
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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