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General

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Series

Ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Ear2Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Nothing's fourth flagship earbuds after Ear (1), Ear (2) and Ear

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

B17122Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Spec table of the review lists model number B171.

B173, B173R, B173L, B173C3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Model number B17310Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Front cover B173. Regulatory section HVIN B173R/B173L/B173C for earbuds and case.

GTIN / EAN

6974434222175, 69744342221821Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Variant SKU codes of the Black and White options on the maker's US store. Nothing uses them as barcodes.

6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.

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

18 April 202419Press articlem.gsmarena.com/watch_nothing_ear_nothing_ear_a_launch_live_stream-news-62494.phpRead 23 October 2026Live-stream news item dated 18 April 2024 says Nothing unveils the Ear and Ear (a) that day.

18 September 20252Press articlesoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-launches-with-a-special-super-mic-up-its-sleeve-144338Read 30 September 2026Dated launch coverage: global pre-orders from 18 September 2025 and open sales from 25 September 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The US store offers both colours with an Add to bag button. Its current price of USD 109 is not stored as launch MSRP.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store variant is available for sale.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly announces availability in Germany.

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

Nothing Ear (2)20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review says the Nothing Ear replaces the Ear (2).

Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Nothing Ear (3)26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Ear (3) the successor of the Ear.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.

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

$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.

$1799Press releasestorage.mfn.se/ecc8b2bd-0396-40b3-92b7-0fbcf1699e1a/audiodo-powers-nothing-ear-3-with-personal-sound-an-essential-experience-for-all-listeners.pdfRead 30 September 2026Original launch-day release from the Audiodo technology partner, September 18, 2025, page 1: $179 / €179 / £179, available September 25.

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

€14920Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026EUR 149 as published in the review spec table. Country not named.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review says on sale at EUR 149 via nothing.tech.

€1795Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Nothing manufacturer release, Pricing and Availability: €179 DE/AT at initial local availability October 8, 2025.

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

US, EU20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Markets named by the USD and EUR launch prices.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026

US, DE1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store sells the product in USD.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly gives Germany availability and EUR pricing.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

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

Segment

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Sold as an Audio product with no gaming or sport positioning.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Ships with silicone ear tips and an ear tip fit test for the seal.26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS lists the type as in-ear.

In-ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

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

Stem21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-earRead 23 October 2026Review describes the printed lettering on each stem.

Stem3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review describes the stem angle and pinch controls along the stems.

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

Either bud12Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726209093649-Can-I-use-just-a-single-earbudRead 23 October 2026Either earbud can be used alone after the first pairing with both.

Either bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ANothing Ear

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Sound table gives 11mm dynamic. The product text calls it an 11 mm driver and describes airflow within each bud, so one driver per bud.

BNothing Ear (3)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: PMI/TPU material upgraded 12 mm dynamic driver, singular. One driver per earbud.

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

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Dynamic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Product text: 12 mm dynamic driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

Ceramic1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

PMI + TPU1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The specs table separately labels the diaphragm PMI + TPU.

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

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202620 Hz - 40 kHz

Impedance

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32Ω1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202612 mm dynamic / 32 ohm

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

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Sensitivity reference

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

192kHz15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC 5.0 supports 24 bit and 192 kHz. Needs a source with LHDC enabled. LDAC reaches 96 kHz.

96kHz3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 990 kbps 24 bit/96 kHz

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC 5.0 at 24 bit, same conditions as the sample rate.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202624-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726213261329-What-is-Personal-Sound-ProfileRead 23 October 2026Personal Sound Profile builds a profile from an audio test in Nothing X.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: hearing assessment creates personalized compensation profile.

Onboard EQ

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

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists an Advanced Equaliser with 8-band EQ.

81Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ explicitly states an 8-band equalizer.

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

Balanced, More Bass, More Treble, Voice8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726193430417-How-many-equaliser-settings-does-Nothing-Ear-haveRead 23 October 2026Four simple EQ presets. Custom effects are separate.

Balanced, Bass, Treble, Voice8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Equaliser settings FAQ: Balanced, Bass, Treble and Voice.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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Static Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Music section: Static Spatial Audio creates a 3D soundscape.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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No11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly says no head-tracked spatial audio, only Static or Off.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Adaptive ANC checks the surroundings (600 ms) and monitors leakage automatically.

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

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 4 names four modes: high, mid, low and adaptive. Three are fixed strengths.

311Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section: High, Mid and Low fixed ANC strengths, plus Adaptive profile. Adaptive is not counted as a fixed strength.

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

45dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Up to 45 dB, range 15 to 45 dB across modes. Frequency range stated as 5000 Hz. Nothing laboratory theoretical value.

45dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Up to 45 dB, effective to 5000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing lab

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Transparency lets the world sound through.

Adjustable transparency

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

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Conversation detection

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Maker says a new talk mic and an extra airway on the stem let wind pass through and cut interference by 60 percent compared with Ear (2). A physical design feature.

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Measured

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

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.

Boosted bass, V-shaped4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS: Boosted Bass signature, somewhat V-shaped

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

2dB26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public tile: Slightly Emphasized (2 dB). RTINGS test bench 2.3, reviewed 15 July 2024, white unit. Settings in the comments: ANC on, Balanced preset, Bass Enhance level 3.

8dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Very Emphasized (8 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-2dB26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026Public tile: Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB). Same test conditions.

1dB4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0.092%25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026THD at 1 kHz with the signal at -1.2 dBFS RMS. Linear measurement microphone about 1 cm away in an artificial head. Firmware 1.0.1.52. THD+N was 0.4 percent. Codec, ANC and EQ settings are not stated.

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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

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.

Speech is intelligible but slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings are locked.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ANothing 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.

BNothing Ear (3)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.2
Yes	5.3

Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.

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

8.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

5.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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

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

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

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Microphones and calls

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

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Clear Voice Technology with 3 mics per bud.

613Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026ANC/calls row: three MEMS voice microphones per side plus one VPU per side. Six voice microphones across the two earbuds, VPU sensors excluded.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Three per bud as stated. No other microphone is listed.

61Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Microphone quantity (MEMS): 3 each side / 6 total. The VPU (1 each side) is listed separately. The case has 2 more MEMS mics (Super Mic)

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

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Yes3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies a bone-conduction VPU sensing micro-vibrations from the jaw and ear canal.

Mic noise reduction

AI22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Review says three mics and an AI noise reduction algorithm. The maker calls it Clear Voice Technology.

AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026AI-powered Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

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

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Connectivity table.20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists Bluetooth 5.3.

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

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026LHDC is LHDC 5.0. LDAC and LHDC need a source with the codec enabled. iOS uses AAC.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Connectivity table: AAC, SBC, LDAC. LDAC high-resolution operation requires a supporting source.

Bluetooth profiles

RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

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LE Audio

No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726178476817-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-LE-AudioRead 23 October 2026Support page: Nothing Ear does not support LE Audio.

No6Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937964269969-Does-Nothing-Ear-3-support-LE-AudioRead 30 September 2026Official product FAQ: LE Audio is not supported.

Auracast

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Dual Connection is listed in the other features.17Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726191204113-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-Dual-ConnectionRead 23 October 2026Support confirms Dual Connection.

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

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

217Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726191204113-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-Dual-ConnectionRead 23 October 2026Support describes devices A and B connected at the same time.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Dual connection: yes

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

811Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726192795409-How-many-devices-can-Nothing-Ear-be-paired-withRead 23 October 2026Records for up to 8 devices.

67Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38937876731025-How-many-devices-can-Ear-3-be-paired-withRead 30 September 2026Official FAQ: up to six paired devices remembered. Concurrent dual connection remains two.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m25Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Comparison-test-All-of-the-latest-wireless-Nothing-headphones-reviewed.875347.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Spec table lists a reach of 10 m. The maker's pages read do not state a range.

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: 10 m range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Low Lag Mode in the other features and in Nothing X.

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

Claimed latency

ANothing Ear

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

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 9: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with game mode on.

BNothing Ear (3)

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	110

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026As low as 110 ms paired with Nothing phone devices, Game Mode on

Lowest claimed latency

120ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

110ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

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 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.

Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly names Android, Windows and iOS.

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

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

ANothing 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.

BNothing Ear (3)

Feature	Needs
Latency as low as 110 ms	Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on
Essential Space	Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key
Talk to ChatGPT	Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app.
Find My and device renaming	Android 10 onwards
Super Mic with Dual Connection	Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off.
LDAC high-resolution playback	Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Technical specification footnotes 3-6 and 9-11: device-specific Game Mode, compatible app/OS controls, Essential Space devices and Dual Connection/Super Mic restrictions.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

46mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Battery table, Earbud 46 mAh.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726145088401-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: each earbud has a 46 mAh battery.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: 55 mAh per earbud.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

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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

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.

BNothing Ear (3)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	38
ANC on	AAC	Yes	22
ANC off	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Call	Not available	No	5
Call	Not available	Yes	19

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded Battery table: AAC 10/5.5 h off/on, 38/22 h case-inclusive. LDAC 5.5/3.5 h off/on. Call 5 h earbuds/19 h case-inclusive are ANC off. ANC-on call 4/15.5 h cannot be distinguished by current call enum.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

5.2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

8.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

40.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

22h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

80min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 11: without plugging in the case, the earbuds charge inside the case in 80 minutes. Nothing Power 45 W test charger, 25 C.

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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.

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

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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.

10min5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726144720785-Does-Nothing-Ear-support-fast-chargingRead 23 October 202610 minutes of charging.

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Fast charging table: 5 minutes for 1 hour, earbuds only, ANC off. Contradictory footer wording is not used.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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.

1h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Embedded fast-charge row: 5 minutes gives 1 hour earbuds-only with ANC off. 10 minutes gives 10 hours for buds plus case and is not an earbuds-only claim. Footer has an inconsistent 5-minute/10-hour sentence, table preferred.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Battery table, Case 500 mAh.4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726145088401-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: the case has a 500 mAh battery.

500mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Capacity table: Charging case 500 mAh.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

Not available

Not available

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Wired charging: USB Type-C.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies USB-C charging.

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

90min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimer 11: with the case connected by USB-C cable and the earbuds inside, Ear charges from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. The time covers the buds and the case together.

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Wireless charging

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726199681297-How-do-I-charge-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Support: Nothing Ear also supports wireless charging of the case.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Battery section specifies built-in wireless charging.

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

Qi23Reviewdigit.in/reviews/audio-video/nothing-ear-2024-review-nearly-perfect.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review says the earphones support Qi wireless charging. The maker does not name the standard.

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

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.

2.5W3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Case supports wireless charging at up to 2.5 W13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026Autonomie/charging cell: wireless charging up to 2.5 W.

Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Other features list pinch controls.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide labels a Force Sensor on the stem.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Pinch sensor on the stem. The case has a Talk button for Super Mic

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

Pressure10Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726251488401-How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-on-Nothing-EarRead 23 October 2026Pinch and hold, assigned to volume in the Nothing X app.

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

Gestures

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.

Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists customisable controls.

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

Voice assistant

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026In-ear detection in the other features.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide describes wearing detection.

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

Sensors

Force sensor2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Force Sensor on the stem for the pinch controls. The sensor behind in-ear detection is not named.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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.

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Personal Sound Profile FAQ: brief hearing test creates personalized 8-band sound profile. Consumer sound-personalization test, not a clinical clearance.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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

S, M, L1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026In the box: ear tips in size S, M, L.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Quick guide: buds arrive with the medium size attached.

XS, S, M, L10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Quick Start Guide fit page 1 explicitly illustrates XS/S/M/L tips. Medium fitted pair plus three spare pairs.

Ear tip materials

Silicone13Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726209226385-What-is-Nothing-Ear-made-ofRead 23 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026What is Ear3 made of FAQ: ear tips are silicone.

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

None26Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the buds lack extra stabilizers and ear hooks.

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

Ear tip fit test

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists an ear tip fit test.

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

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026IP54 for the earbuds, IEC 60529, excludes the case.

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

Dust and water rating, case

IP551Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

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

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Named companion app offers advanced 8-band EQ and profile control.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Custom controls footnote says Android 6+ and iOS 13+ use Nothing X.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Nothing X lists firmware updates.

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

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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

4.62g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Buds weight table. Tip size not stated.

5.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Earbud design spec row: Buds weight 5.2 g.

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

Width21.7Height29.4Depth24.1mm(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.

Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm

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

51.9g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Case weight table.

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

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.

Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The product page names Hi-Res Wireless Audio and 24-bit Hi-Res Audio.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Trademarks and Permissions, English page 1: Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo used under Japan Audio Society license.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.

Other certifications

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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 pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Earbuds x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals

Cables included

ANothing Ear

Type	Count
USB Type-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Cable length is not stated.

BNothing Ear (3)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026In-the-box table lists the exact cable type and quantity 1.

Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Maker product data identifies Ear (3) with the handle ear-3.

Spec sheet

us.nothing.tech/products/ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026The Specs tables of the US product page. The page data was read from the page source.

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_013Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded technical factsheet hosted by Boulanger. Authorship not independently established, so treated as retailer evidence.

Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0586/3270/0077/files/ear_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026One-page English quick guide from the maker's CDN. Text in the PDF is outlined, so it was read by OCR.

d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.

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

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Warranty

None of 1 known

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

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