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General

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Series

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

Galaxy Buds1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

SM-R400N5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies SM-R400N.

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.

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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.

3 October 20232Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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).

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

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_fe_announced_with_spatial_audio_galaxy_ai_and_up_to_30_hours_of_battery_life-news-69092.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the Galaxy Buds3 FE is the successor to the original Galaxy Buds FE.16Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-145735Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys says the Galaxy Buds 3 FE succeed the Galaxy Buds FE.

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.

$99.992Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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, 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

DE, US2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Original US availability section names Samsung.com, Experience Stores and major retailers.6Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-und-galaxy-buds-fe-machen-spannende-funktionen-fur-viele-nutzerinnen-erlebbarRead 7 October 2026Maker German launch release gives German e-store availability. Existing original US maker launch confirms US retail. Other markets are not inferred from language-only pages.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Graphite, White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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-ear2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

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.

Stemless2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

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 bud5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 16 says a single connected earbud plays mono and both together stereo. Page 35 left/right balance permits either side and noise controls with one earbud. No fixed master 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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6.5	1

Source8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Headphones.com explicitly says single dynamic driver IEM. Diameter 6.5 mm comes independently from the Android Central exact statement about the older 2023 Galaxy Buds FE, not the 11 mm Buds3 FE. Acoustic role not named and omitted. Maker 1-way supports architecture, not diameter.14Press articleandroidcentral.com/accessories/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-3-fe-vs-galaxy-buds-3-proRead 7 October 2026Sound quality/specs paragraph explicitly says the older Galaxy Buds FE used a 6.5 mm driver in each earbud. The new Buds3 FE 11 mm is not inherited. Single dynamic count/type supported by separate purchased Headphones review.

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

Dynamic8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Exact purchased Galaxy Buds FE review explicitly dynamic driver. No type inferred from material.

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

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

6.5mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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

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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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Min20 HzMax20 kHz9Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact 2023 product review technical specification states acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 20000 Hz. Maker does not publish range. Tolerance, SPL and codec not stated. Not a Bluetooth bandwidth claim.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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.

No8Reviewheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Purchased review explicitly says no personalized audio feature measuring the ear to create an automatic EQ profile. Tested firmware R400NXXU0AWHF, Samsung S21 FE using SSC. This is a reviewed feature absence, not a claim about every future firmware.

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.

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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.

Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft, Treble Boost4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Equalizer chart sections explicitly name Bass Boost, Clear, Dynamic, Soft and Treble Boost. The manual mentions six options, but no additional preset name is inferred.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

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

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No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public introduction explicitly says no head-tracking feature. No 360 Audio is also stated. Current review Test Bench 2.3.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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Transparency mode

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Accessibility: Amplify ambient sound lets the user adjust Ambient sound volume and Ambient sound tone.

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.

Bass emphasis, relaxed upper mids and reduced upper treble in the stock tuning.12Measurementheadphones.com/blogs/reviews/samsung-buds-fe-review-the-tws-earbuds-i-thought-i-wantedRead 7 October 2026Purchased review, Samsung S21 FE with SSC, firmware R400NXXU0AWHF, stock Android settings. IEC 711 clone coupler, compensated modified DF HRTF plus 10 dB preference slope. Reviewer warns measurements above 8 kHz are inaccurate and the 8-10 kHz peak can be a rig artifact. No numeric bass-deviation amount inferred from target slope. Treble-rolloff text is a qualitative result. No quantitative extension above the reviewer-stated 8 kHz rig limit is inferred.

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.

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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.

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

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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

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.

RTINGS tests found limited vocal treble with strong suppression of surrounding noise.13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Microphone verdict identifies own tests. Test Bench 2.3, tested White unit. Public codec, firmware, volume and microphone test settings not specified. Reader-reported real-world problems are not stored as lab measurements and are noted as a limit.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Hours (h)
4.63

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Battery test 4 h 38 min continuous music peaking at 75 dB SPL. ANC mode, codec and firmware are not explicitly stated for that result, so omitted from row. Not case-inclusive.

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)

4.63h=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.

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

61Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 lists three microphones, two outer and one inner, per earbud. Six total across pair. Voice and ANC role counts not inferred.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Technical table Anzahl Mikrofone explicitly states 6 across the product pair.

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

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Mic noise reduction

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.

AI3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Call section explicitly identifies the DNN solution that removes background noise from calls. DNN is a deep neural network.

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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Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Use Ambient sound during calls lets the user hear their own voice clearly while calling.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

5.21Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

AAC, SBC, Samsung Scalable Codec4Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-review-101795Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly says SBC, AAC and Samsung Scalable. Stored as Samsung Scalable Codec, the name used for the other Galaxy Buds. Launch table typo AAA is not retained.

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP11Maker product pagesamsung.com/nz/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaaasaRead 7 October 2026Exact model SM-R400N NZ product Connectivity specification. Same marketed hardware, regional box details not inherited.

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.

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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 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.

No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public introduction/office verdict explicitly no multi-device pairing. Maker Auto Switch remains separate account-mediated handoff.

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.

19Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly cannot connect to two source devices simultaneously. One source connection at a time, not pairing-memory capacity. Maker Auto Switch changes active source, rather than simultaneous multipoint.

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.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Fast pairing

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

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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.

10m5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 17 Precautions for Bluetooth maximum 10 m, environment can reduce distance. Maker claim, not measured distance.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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None10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict says Bluetooth-only headphones. No proprietary 2.4 GHz receiver audio route. Ordinary host Bluetooth adapters are separate.

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.

Not available

No10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-fe-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly Bluetooth-only connection. No 2.4 GHz audio connection to combine with Bluetooth.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 34 Labs explicitly Gaming mode to minimize video/audio delay. Only Samsung Android mobile devices. No numeric latency claim inferred.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

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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 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 spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 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

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BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact US datasheet states Android: Galaxy Wearable, iOS: Bluetooth only and Windows 10: Galaxy Buds app. Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2. Route corroborated by the user manual and by a reviewer who paired a PC. Microphone behavior per platform not stated, so omitted. Samsung TV is supported but the platform list has no Samsung TV.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Feature	Needs
Auto Switch	Supported Galaxy devices signed into the same Samsung Account. This is automatic switching, not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Galaxy Wearable settings	Android 8 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM. Advanced features can require Samsung Galaxy devices.
Live translation	Translation is performed by a supported Galaxy S24, S24+ or S24 Ultra phone with Galaxy AI software. A network connection and Samsung Account are required. Some languages require a downloaded language package. The latest phone software update may be required.
Gaming mode	Available only with a Samsung mobile device running Android. Enable it in Galaxy Wearable under Earbuds settings, then Labs.

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Supports the added Gaming mode row from printed page 34 Labs. Other existing rows have separate maker sources.

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.

60mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds FE table lists typical 60 mAh per earbud. Rated 58 mAh is not substituted.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Akku table explicitly labels 60 mAh typical earbud cell, not charging current.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC off	No	9
ANC on	Yes	21
ANC off	Yes	30
Call	No	4
Call	Yes	14

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Battery and footnote 3: 6 h ANC on, 9 h off, total 21/30 h including earbuds and case. Current launch table and page say 8.5 h off. Datasheet retained. Call rows come from separate launch table.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Talk Time table: ANC-off single charge 4 h, total 14 h including case. ANC-on 3.5/13 h cannot be separated by the call enum, so omitted.

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

9h=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

6h=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

9h=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

30h=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

21h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

4h=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.

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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.

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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.

479mAh2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026Typical 479 mAh. Launch footnote incorrectly gives rated 500 mAh greater than typical, so rated capacity is not stored.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

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

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Case charging port

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

USB-C5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Device layout labels charging case USB Type-C port.

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.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Charging explicitly says Wired. No Qi charging support.

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.

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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 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.

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Pages 20-25. Touch, double touch, triple touch and hold. Hold can control volume after customization.

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.

Touch5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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.

Single touch to play or pause, Double touch for next track and answer or end calls, Triple touch for previous track, Touch and hold for the assigned feature5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 21 Understanding touch actions. Single touch and hold enabled by default. Double/triple touches must be enabled through touch controls settings. Hold configurable for noise control, Bixby, volume or Spotify. Maker mapping takes precedence over simplified review table.

Remappable controls

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant

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Bixby2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

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.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Wearing the earbuds. Sensors detect insertion and emit a tone. Not an automatic-pause guarantee.

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.

Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 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.

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.

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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 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.

S, M, L2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone9Reviewroot-nation.com/en/audio-en/headphones-en/en-samsung-galaxy-buds-fe-reviewRead 7 October 2026Reviewer explicitly regular silicone tips of various sizes. Headphones reviewer describes different feel but does not establish a different material composition.

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.

Wing tips1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed page 33 Earbud fit test explicitly starts acoustic check with both earbuds and asks adjustment if needed. Compatible Galaxy Wearable host required.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX22Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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

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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

Galaxy Wearable5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Galaxy Wearable app section. Android compatibility and feature limitations apply.

App platforms

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

Android5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Earbuds software update section allows Download and install.

Finding network

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Samsung Find2Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-galaxy-buds-fe-bring-standout-features-to-even-more-usersRead 5 October 2026

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Live translation section explicitly names Galaxy Buds FE receiving translated audio from a Galaxy S24 phone. Footnotes name Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra support from February 2024, network connection, Samsung Account, possible language package and latest software requirements. This is a connected phone feature, not autonomous earbud translation.

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.

5.8g(0.2 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Weight says 5.8 g. Current maker webpage and launch table say 5.6 g. Datasheet retained.

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.

Width17.3Height19.3Depth22.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions gives W17.3/H19.3/D22.2 mm. Conflicts with current maker webpage W17.1/H19.2/D22.2. Exact maker datasheet takes precedence.

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.

40.2g(1.4 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Weight says 40.2 g. Current maker webpage says 40 g. Datasheet retained.

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.

Width50Height27.5Depth50mm(2 × 1.1 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Dimensions explicitly labels W50.0/H27.5/D50.0 mm. Webpage axes and 27.7 mm conflict, so the datasheet is retained.

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.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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A3LSMR400NL, A3LSMR400NR7Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k5dwag89ie0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same original Samsung US QSG page 2 explicitly gives A3LSMR400NL (Left ear), A3LSMR400NR (Right ear) and model SM-R400N. No case or previous-generation identifier inferred.

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

Galaxy Buds FE, Charging case, Ear tips (S, M, L), Wing tips (S/M, M/L), USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Artikelinformationen Lieferumfang lists ear tips, wing tips, USB-C to USB-C cable and Quick Start Guide. Regional contents can vary.

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.

BSamsung Galaxy Buds FE

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

Source3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026Exact German Artikelinformationen Lieferumfang says C zu C Kabel. Complete box contents lists one cable. Length not published. Regional contents can differ.

Links

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Product page

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

www.samsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbt3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-fe-graphite-sm-r400nzaadbtRead 7 October 2026

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.

image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/010924/B2B_BudsFE_SpecSheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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

1 of 1 differ

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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1year7Owner's manualmanualsfile.com/product/k5dwag89ie0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Genuine Samsung US Quick Start Guide and Terms & Conditions, GH68-55561A Rev.1.1, copyright 2023, page 2. Exact SM-R400N / SM-R400NZAAXAR. Explicit Standard One-year Limited Warranty, US only. Public ManualsFile reproduction independently read after ManualOwl direct access failed.

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