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General

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Series

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

Galaxy Buds2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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

SM-R177NZKAEUA, SM-R1772Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact 2021 UK Graphite SM-R177NZKAEUA. Shared SM-R177 is established by its original EU manual. Buds2 Pro, Buds3 and FE are separate models.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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

11 August 20213Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

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

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.

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.

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds316Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds3-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds3 are the third generation of Galaxy earbuds, following the Galaxy Buds2.

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

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

$149.994Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-z-fold3-5g-galaxy-z-flip3-5g-unpacked-2021-next-mobile-innovationRead 5 October 2026Original US maker pricing gives 149.99 USD for standard Buds2. US family launch price, not a conversion of UK pricing.

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.

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

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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.

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

GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Graphite, White, Olive, Lavender, Onyx2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Four original finishes plus current Onyx on the maker page. Same generation. Reference photo remains Graphite.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Maker positions the model on sound quality, hi-res audio and noise cancellation. No sport, gaming, office or sleep positioning.

Music2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

In-ear2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Stemless2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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Either bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 18 describes mono with one connected bud. Page 36 accessibility enables ANC with one earbud despite default both-bud restriction.

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.

ANothing Ear (2)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.6	1

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

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Woofer	1
Dynamic	Tweeter	1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.

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

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

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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

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

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

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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

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

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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

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

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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

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Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.

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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Samsung 360 Audio with Dolby Head Tracking2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 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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Hybrid11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual external feedforward and internal feedback microphone roles explicitly identified. Two ANC microphones per bud means four across the pair. Separate dedicated call mic and bone sensor are not added to ANC count.

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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411Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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

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

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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

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Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact original manual documents adjustment of ambient sound volume. These are transparency settings, not ANC strength levels.

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.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Documented low-protrusion physical design reduces wind disruption. This is separate from selectable ANC processing.

Measured

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

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.

Measured response has elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.

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

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.

Published ideal, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.

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.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

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

6.12h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Features: Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud. Comparison table: 3 microphones in each bud.

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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.

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

61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Graphite model row gives six physical microphones. Voice Pickup Unit is a vibration sensor, not an extra microphone. Voice-specific physical count is omitted because exact participation of the inner ANC capsule in calls is not established.

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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Yes11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual ST LIS25BATR dedicated speech-vibration sensor. Teardown explicitly describes bone-vibration voice pickup and call-noise suppression, not merely an unspecified accelerometer.

Mic noise reduction

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

AI2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Maker calls its call noise filtering machine-learning based. Marketing three-mic call-system wording does not establish every capsule participating in call pickup.

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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BES2500ZP11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 teardown identifies BES2500ZP earbud audio SoC. Case MUA01 and earbud power-management MUB01 are separate. Generic chip LC3 support does not prove shipping earbud LE Audio.

Connections

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

Bluetooth5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original table explicitly Scalable, AAC and SBC. Not the later 24-bit Samsung Seamless Codec. No LC3, LE Audio or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth 5.2 or chipset capability.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

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Auracast

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

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

No7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly states earbuds cannot connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Auto Switch is same-account routing.

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

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

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.

Fast pairing

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

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 36 Gaming mode in Labs requires Samsung Android device. No specific milliseconds stated.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

Claimed latency

ANothing Ear (2)

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

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Lowest claimed latency

120ms=CalculatedFrom 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, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ANothing Ear (2)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-model sections include Buds2. Android and iOS support calls and music. Windows PC pairing and Samsung TV and watch audio routes are documented. Other means compatible Samsung TV or Galaxy watch. PC/TV microphone support is unstated. No gaming console route inferred.

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

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.

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

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Feature	Needs
Galaxy Wearable app	Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support.
Samsung connection popup	Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair.
Auto Switch	Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies.
360 Audio and head tracking	Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch.
Gaming mode	Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise.
Galaxy AI translation	Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply.

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

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

61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

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

BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	5
ANC on	Yes	20
ANC off	No	7.5
ANC off	Yes	29
Call	No	3.5
Call	Yes	13
Call	Yes	14

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.

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.

6.3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

6.3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=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.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

29h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

22.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

5min3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

1h3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026One hour after five minutes of charging starts with earbuds below 30 percent. Original footnote explicitly measures playback with ANC off. Usage and recharge count affect duration. Codec, volume, host and firmware are unstated.

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.

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

472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.

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

USB-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Qi3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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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.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Press controls with a force sensor on the stem.

Touch, Voice commands5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

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.

Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.

Remappable controls

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 24 and 25 touch-and-hold can select noise control, Bixby or volume. Volume remaps both sides together. Page 29 repeats left down and right up.

Voice assistant

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Bixby5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 27 touch-and-hold or Hi Bixby on compatible Bixby-enabled host. Language and region availability vary.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Review says removal pauses playback but reinsertion does not automatically resume. User must tap. In-ear detection does not guarantee AirPods-like resume.

Sensors

Force sensor1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026The control description names a force sensor on the stem for press controls. In-ear detection is listed but its sensor type is not named.

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Personal Sound Profile: create a hearing ID with the Personalised Sound test in the Nothing X app. Algorithms analyse sensitivity to different frequencies. Not a medical test.

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

S, M, L1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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Ear tip fit test

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

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX212Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 earbuds IPX2. No charging-case IP rating inferred.

Dust and water rating, case

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

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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

Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.

App platforms

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

Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.

Finding network

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Samsung Find9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/apps/smartthings-findRead 5 October 2026Offline-finding list explicitly includes Buds2. Samsung Account, compatible Galaxy host and enabled offline finding required. Buds must have power. No UWB precision-finding capability inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Phone-processed Galaxy AI Live Translate and Interpreter. Current page names S24 family as of February 2024, account and language requirements. Live Translate requires network and Samsung Phone app.

Dimensions and weight

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

4.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud weight 4.5 g.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.

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

51.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Case weight 51.9 g.

41.2g(1.5 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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.

Width50Height27.8Depth50.2mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. Case mass is empty-case mass, independently confirmed by teardown.

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

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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

Galaxy Buds2 earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Cables included

ANothing Ear (2)

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds2

Type	Count
USB-C charging cable	1

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Page 9 names supplied USB Type-C cable and separately sold chargers. Exact UK API lists one USB cable. Host-end connector and length are unstated, so CN teardown package details are not borrowed.

Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year10Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 5 October 2026UK Galaxy Buds and wireless headphones category specifies 12 months. Statutory consumer rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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