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General

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Series

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

LinkBuds1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 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.

WF-LS910N, YY29753Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

1 October 20245Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026October 1 opens preorder. Actual October retail month independently established below.

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).

Sony LinkBuds S15Reviewm.gsmarena.com/sony_unveils_linkbuds_open_with_open_design_linkbuds_fit_replace_the_linkbuds_s-amp-64762.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena says the LinkBuds Fit replaces the LinkBuds S and calls it the sequel to the LinkBuds S.16Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/sony-revives-linkbuds-series-with-a-focus-on-style-and-fit-can-they-beat-boseRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the LinkBuds Fit takes over for the LinkBuds S.

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.

$199.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch MSRP 199.99 USD. Later SoundGuys commerce widget 229.99 USD is excluded. Before US local sales tax. EUR VAT scope unproved.

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

GB, US, JP2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026This exact UK page establishes GB. US launch and Japanese product pages separately establish their own markets.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White, Green, Pink, Violet5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch lists Black, White, Green and US-only Violet Olivia edition. Separately sold accessory-cover colours are not earbud finishes.6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_FitRead 5 October 2026Japanese current product lists base finishes including later Pink. Original US maker release separately proves US Violet Olivia edition.

Segment

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

Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026

Design

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

In-ear1Maker product 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-ear2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 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.

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 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 bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	8.4

Source8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact LinkBuds Fit section explicitly 8.4 mm Dynamic DriverX, not borrowed merely because the page mentions WF1000XM5. Existing dynamic technology retained, no guessed dome/edge material or count.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model specification lists 8.4 mm driver unit. Per-bud transducer count is not explicitly stated and is not inferred.

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

Dynamic8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact named Dynamic Driver X 8.4 mm. Diaphragm combines different dome/edge materials, whose chemical identities are not published.

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

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

8.4mm=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.

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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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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.

96kHz13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/spec.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model A2DP transmission specification explicitly LDAC 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps. Highest documented supported source condition. 20 Hz to 40 kHz is A2DP transmission bandwidth, not stored as acoustic response.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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.

59Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features states five custom EQ bands. App/firmware version unknown. CLEAR BASS separately controlled.

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.

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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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360 Reality Audio8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Compatible 360 Reality Audio streaming service, content and Sound Connect ear-shape analysis required. DSEE 96 kHz/24 bit upscaling is not accepted input resolution and is omitted from max digital input fields.

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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Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sony-linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact review Features explicitly supports head tracking. Compatible phone/content/app required, without claiming universal iOS tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 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.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer explicitly detects wearing fit and environment and continuously optimizes cancellation. This is separate from activity-based switching.

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 100-101 and app page 124 document changing ambient capture and Auto Ambient Sound sensitivity.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Manual page 101 auto-adjusts ambient capture in ambient mode. This does not establish an ANC/transparency blend, so adaptive_audio_mode omitted.

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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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses/mutes music when wearer speaks. Does not imply a medical hearing feature.

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.

Yes8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Physical wind reduction structure around mic. No selectable wind-processing mode assumed.

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.

Lab response has emphasized bass, a dip in low mids and uneven highs against the reviewer preference curve.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact lab commentary. No graph extraction, ratings or MOS converted into dB.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck and source preference curve.

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.

Standardized recordings show problems with street noise and reverberation, while wind was handled better.11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact recorded ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant speech samples. No numerical capsule count inferred.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth with simulated noise, wind and reverberation.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Hours (h)
6.77

Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Own standardized rundown 6 h 46 min (existing row retained). Exact review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. Runtime paragraph does not specify ANC, codec or exact host, so no flags inferred from its iPhone/computer discussion. LC3 extension is explicitly untested and omitted.12Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks 75 dB SPL. This does not establish an unstated ANC/codec for a particular sample.

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)

6.77h=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.

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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.

AI7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker call paragraph explicitly AI-trained separation of wearer voice and environmental noise. Published physical voice/total capsule counts not found. Internal microphone is expressly used for calls, so exterior diagram alone is incomplete.

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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Sony Integrated Processor V25Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Exact product launch explicitly names Integrated Processor V2 in this model, not inferred from sibling hardware.

Connections

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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.

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact manual printed pages 153-154 explicitly publish Bluetooth 5.3, named codecs and profiles.

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, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026LC3 needs compatible LE Audio Android hardware and app setup. Fit LDAC uses Classic Audio. No Auracast inferred from LC3 or Bluetooth 5.3.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources in Classic Audio, one playing stream. App list marks multipoint unavailable during LE Audio. No simultaneous LC3 multipoint claim.

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.

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 85 explicitly Google audio switch on compatible Android 8+ devices, using Fast Pair. Separate from Sony Auto Switch to LinkBuds Speaker.

Fast pairing

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

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android Google audio switch chapter explicitly requires Google Fast Pair. Windows 10/11 chapters explicitly document 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 pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate line-of-sight 10 m. Obstacles, interference, antenna, reception and software conditions affect actual range.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

Not available

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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.

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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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

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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, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

ANothing Ear

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BSony LinkBuds Fit

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac pairing chapters and computer calls chapter. Classic phone/desktop calls need compatible HFP/HSP app settings. LE Audio availability is separately restricted.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Feature	Needs
LE Audio / LC3	Compatible Android smartphone and Sound Connect LE Audio setup. Classic-only multipoint, Quick Access and some voice-assistant functions become unavailable.
Google audio switch	Compatible Android 8 or later devices connected through Google Fast Pair.
Head tracking	Android 13+ head-tracking-compatible phone. 360 Reality Audio head tracking also requires certified phone and compatible 360 content. Amazon Music is excluded. Android multichannel head tracking depends on supported app/content. Xperia 1 V multichannel playback is limited to YouTube as stated by maker.
LDAC high-resolution playback	LDAC-compatible source and Sony Sound Connect setup. Maker specifies 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps for published A2DP bandwidth. High-resolution streaming also requires Android 10+ compatible player. This is not lossless playback or an acoustic frequency-response claim.
DSEE Extreme	Enable in Sony Sound Connect. Maker describes upsampling compressed CD/MP3 material up to 96 kHz/24-bit with SBC/AAC/LDAC. This does not establish incoming source bit depth, so no max_bit_depth_bits inferred.

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Classic/LE Audio and Google audio switch conditions. Spatial phone/content requirements independently retained in the source describing tracking.8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact head-tracking requirements: Android 13+, compatible phone/content/app, Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio. DSEE Extreme 96/24 is upsampling and not incoming source capability.

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.

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

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No14Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 explicitly non-replaceable button/coin cells and identifies Z35FH. This supports the earbud coin-cell flag only. The charging case battery replacement flag remains unknown, not inferred from recycling instructions.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	3.5
Transparency	LDAC	No	3.5
ANC off	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	No	5.5
Transparency	AAC	No	5.5
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	5
Transparency	SBC	No	5
ANC off	SBC	No	7.5
ANC on	LC3	No	4.5
Transparency	LC3	No	4.5
ANC off	LC3	No	7.5
Call	Not available	No	4
ANC on	Not available	Yes	21

Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 28 codec/mode runtime table. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, voice wake, Service Link and Auto Ambient Sound shorten runtime. Call 4h is ANC on/off. Transparency-call 3.5 h does not fit call enum and is omitted.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Body explicitly 21 h including case. Footnote 9 specifies noise cancellation and Bluetooth. Recharge-count marketing is not multiplied into a different total. Codec unstated.

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

8h=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

8h=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

21h=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.

120min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate earbuds-only full charge in case. Case-only charging is separately published.

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.

5min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

1h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately one hour of earbud music after five-minute charging. Codec/volume unspecified for this quick-charge claim. Excludes case-inclusive runtime.

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.

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

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Case charging port

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

USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

180min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact charging paragraph explicitly USB-only and no wireless charging. Fit FAQ footer says Yes, contradicting its body. Primary maker table/manual only publish USB charging. Detailed tested body takes precedence over generic footer.

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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No11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact-model review feature assessment explicitly No transmitter in case. Review unit WFLS910NB.UC, firmware 1.2.0 and Sound Connect 11.0.2. This negative capability is not inferred from a port photo.

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.

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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.

Wide Area Tap on earbud or nearby skin, Head nod to accept a call, Head shake to reject a call3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remappable controls

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App reassigns left/right function groups, voice functions and Quick Access. No arbitrary individual-gesture remapping inferred.

Voice assistant

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Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Amazon Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Cloud/device/app/region restrictions apply. Some voice routes and Quick Access are unavailable under LE Audio. On-device playback Voice Control is represented in control_types, not invented as a cloud assistant.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts diagrams name built-in IR sensors. App enables automatic pause/resume and power-off when removed.

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.

Infrared wear sensors3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

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.

SS, S, M, L3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual page 9 exact standard box includes SS/S/M/L tips, two of each. M tips are fitted at purchase.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone11Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-fit-review-127506Read 8 October 2026Exact review use section explicitly says the tips are made from a single piece of 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.

Fins3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 10 explicitly measures ear-tip air-tightness to find optimal tips, distinct from general wearing-condition check.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Fit manual publishes IPX4 splash resistance for earbuds only. Sound conduit, air holes and microphone holes excluded. Charging case explicitly not water resistant.

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

Sony | Sound Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

App platforms

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

Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updates

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

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

4.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Approximate one-earbud mass, including M ear tip and attached fitting supporter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate one-earbud weight with M tip and fitting supporter.

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.

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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.

41g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact charging-case mass, separate from earbuds.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual separately publishes charging-case weight, excluding earbud mass.

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.

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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 Wireless8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Fit/feature_2.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model describes wireless high-resolution playback through LDAC and names its Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. 990 kbps LDAC high-res content condition, not a lossless claim.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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AK8YY297514Owner's manualbhphotovideo.com/lit_files/1165249.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-058-500-11(1), ©2024 Sony, exact LinkBuds Fit/YY2975. Page 1 headset regulatory block explicitly FCC ID AK8YY2975. Public B&H mirror of original two-page maker PDF.

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

Sony LinkBuds Fit earbuds with Air Fitting Supporters, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Documents, Soft fitting earbud tips (SS, S, M, L)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. Factory Air Fitting Supporters are attached. Separately sold covers/supporter colours and Olivia edition promotions excluded.

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.

BSony LinkBuds Fit

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Links

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Product page

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

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fit2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-fitRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker product page. Fit is sealed-tip design.

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.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-ls910n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Full exact maker support technical table. Bluetooth transmission bandwidth is not acoustic frequency response. Unlabelled case dimensions are not assigned to width/height/depth. Published driver diameter is 8.4 mm, with dynamic technology separately documented. Physical quantity per earbud remains unproved. The driver row preserves the proved size/type without asserting a quantity, so total driver count remains unknown.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2975/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact English guide 154 pages. Box page 9, runtime page 28, specifications pages 153-154, app pages 124-125 inspected.

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.