Earbuds / Compare
Nothing Ear (2) vs Sony INZONE Buds
Product A: Nothing
86 of 166 known
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Compare the Sony INZONE Buds with
Product B: Sony
73 of 166 known
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82 of 157 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 42 known for one only
- 14 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 4hB: 18hSony is 4.5 times higher.
- Battery lifeA: 6.3hB: 24hSony is 3.8 times higher.
- Quick chargeA: 1.8hB: 1hNothing is 0.8 h higher.
- With caseA: 36hB: 48hSony is 12 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A4.5g
B6.5g
Case weight
A51.9g
B50g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
WF-G700N, YY2977, WFG700N/W1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Cover page: Model YY2977. The transceiver is YY2980. Greentoe lists WFG700N/W for the white model.9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Sony_Sony_INZONE_Buds_Gaming_Earbuds__White__WFG700N-WRead 13 October 2026Model WFG700N/W for the white earbuds.
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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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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).
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order on Sony.com and Amazon in the US.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026German press coverage of the Sony announcement. US pre-orders per SoundGuys.
Colours
Black, White2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Two colour options, black and white.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026Pre-order in black or white.
Segment
Design
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Form factor
Use one bud alone
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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 |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 8.4 | 1 |
Source2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text and Sony specification block: 8.4 mm driver, Dynamic Driver X, headphone type closed dynamic. Count per earbud is one.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Headphone type closed, dynamic. Driver unit 8.4 mm.
Driver type
Driver size
11.6mm
8.4mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
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 response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026INZONE Hub can analyze ear shape and personalize the spatial sound settings.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app builds a personal hearing profile from photos of the ears.
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, 360 Reality Audio1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Manual has an About 360 Reality Audio page. INZONE Hub has a spatial sound toggle.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026360 Spatial Sound for Gaming.
Head tracking
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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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.
Warm sound that is not overly bassy. Broad mid and upper bass lift with limited low bass extension. A slight mid-mid dip, conservative upper mids and subdued treble. Over Bluetooth the response has more midrange presence and is slightly duller than over the USB dongle.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Listening and frequency response description in the Audio quality section. The Bluetooth difference is reported there too.
Bass amount (measured)
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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.
Voices sound clear with a natural timbre and decent ambient noise suppression over the USB dongle. Keyboard clicks are still audible to the other side.8Measurementm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Microphone section tested over the USB dongle.
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.
BSony INZONE Buds
| ANC | Codec | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | 12.22 |
| Yes | LC3 | 20.58 |
Longest tested use per charge
6.12h
20.58h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
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L1 processor2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Feature text: the INZONE Buds L1 processor. PCGH quotes Sony's release for the same new low-power L1 processor.6Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Kopfhoerer-Hardware-255599/News/Inzone-Buds-Sony-Gaming-Ohrhoerer-Preis-laengste-Akkulaufzeit-1431275Read 13 October 2026Sony release promises 12 hours (24 hours with case) thanks to the new low-power L1 processor.
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026The transceiver has a USB Type-C plug and connects to a computer, PS5 or USB Type-C smartphone.5Press articlesoundguys.com/inzone-earbuds-headset-101119Read 13 October 2026The USB-C transceiver comes in the charging case.
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
ANothing Ear (2)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game mode with a Nothing phone | 120 |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | USB transceiver | 30 |
Lowest claimed latency
120ms
30ms
Compatibility
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Platforms
PS5, Windows, Android1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Connection per platform
ANothing Ear (2)
Not availableBSony INZONE Buds
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Windows | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Android | 2.4 GHz | Yes |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
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. |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth connection | Only devices that support Bluetooth LE Audio can connect over Bluetooth. A device without LE Audio needs the supplied USB transceiver. Audio cannot play from a Bluetooth device and the USB transceiver at the same time. |
| INZONE Hub | Windows 10 or later with the USB transceiver connected. The slide switch must be set to PC. |
| Sony | Headphones Connect | Android smartphone that supports LE Audio, connected over Bluetooth. |
| 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer | A Sony account and the smartphone app to photograph the ears. The profile is then loaded into INZONE Hub on a PC. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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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 |
BSony INZONE Buds
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | LC3 | No | 24 |
| ANC on | LC3 | No | 18 |
| Transparency | LC3 | No | 18 |
| ANC off | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 12 |
| ANC on | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 11 |
| Transparency | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | No | 11 |
| ANC off | LC3 | Yes | 48 |
| ANC off | 2.4 GHz USB transceiver | Yes | 24 |
| Call | LC3 | No | 11 |
Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Available operating time. Game and chat over the transceiver: ANC on 11 hours, Ambient Sound Mode on 11 hours, off 12 hours. Bluetooth LC3 music: ANC on 18, Ambient Sound Mode on 18, off 24. Bluetooth communication time: ANC on 10, Ambient Sound Mode on 10, off 11. Earbuds only on one full charge. The call row stores the NC-off figure because the call enum has no ANC state. Totals with case come from the Sony specification table on the retailer page. The transceiver connection is written in the codec column.2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Sony specification block on the retailer page. Buds plus case: USB transceiver connection max 24 hours (NC OFF), Bluetooth (LE Audio) max 48 hours (NC OFF). This is a bundle listing with a gSport case. The earbuds specification is the same.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Same Sony figures as the manual: USB transceiver 12 hours NC off, 11 hours NC on. Bluetooth LE Audio 24 hours NC off, 18 hours NC on. Communication time Bluetooth 11 hours NC off, 10 hours NC on.
Longest claimed use per charge
6.3h
24h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
4h
18h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
6.3h
24h
Total with case (claimed)
36h
48h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
22.5h
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Talk time (claimed)
3.5h
11h
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
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
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Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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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.
Left tap: switch noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode, Left hold: microphones on or off, Right tap: volume up, Right hold: volume down, Tap twice over Bluetooth: answer, end or cancel a call1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Default touch sensor table. Left: tap switches noise canceling and Ambient Sound Mode. Over Bluetooth tap twice answers, ends or cancels a call and hold rejects a call or switches the microphones. Right: tap raises volume and hold lowers it.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
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Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
IR sensors, Touch sensors1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX4 equivalent2Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/sony-wf-g700n-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbud-bundle-with-gsport-case-blackRead 13 October 2026Specification: Waterproof IPX4 equivalent.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026IPX4 equivalent.7Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_inzone_buds_review-amp-62784.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: rated at IPX4.
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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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
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
4.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-2Read 11 October 2026Ear bud weight 4.5 g.
6.5g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Approx. 6.5 g x 2 including M earbud tips (white, black). Glass purple is 6.7 g.3Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/blogs/7725297303707_43621638013083/7725297303707__specificationsRead 13 October 2026Sony Singapore specification: approx. 6.5 g x 2.
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.
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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.
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Certifications
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Hi-Res 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
Wireless Noise Canceling Gaming Headset (1), USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1), Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (SS/S/M/LL 2 each), Charging case (1), USB Type-C Transceiver YY2980 (1), Documents (1 set)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2977/v1/en/print.pdfRead 13 October 2026Included items list.
Cables included
ANothing Ear (2)
Not availableBSony INZONE Buds
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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