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General

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Series

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

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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.

A3957, A3957Z112Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Core model A3957 from the exact maker guide and current sales SKU A3957Z11 from the native Black variant. Liberty 5 Pro D1203 and Pro Max are separate products.

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.

1946442308212Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native exact Black variant barcode 194644230821.

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.

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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.

Available2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026Native official US Black variant 45054910955710 has available true on the access date. Stock is a point-in-time observation, not a promised quantity.

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.

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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.

$129.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published US launch price, not current promotional price.

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.

€99.995Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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

US2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, White, Navy Blue, Apricot2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 October 2026

Segment

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

Music1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 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-ear1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 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.

Stem1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 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 bud4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Return either earbud to the case and close it to use the other alone.

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.

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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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Diameter (mm)
9.2

Source1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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

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

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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Diaphragm material

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

Wool-paper1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Published acoustic frequency response 20 Hz to 40 kHz from the earbud Specs table, not a codec-derived range.

Impedance

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17Ω3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 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.

85Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026

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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Dolby Audio3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Licensed Dolby Audio with Music, Podcast and Movie modes. No Dolby Atmos or dynamic head tracking is inferred.

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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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The 6.5 dB improvement against Liberty 4 NC is relative voice-range reduction at 300 Hz to 3 kHz. It is not an absolute maximum attenuation and is not stored in an attenuation field.

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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45Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker release explicitly four of the six microphones serve ANC. All six serve call processing. Counts physical microphones across the pair once.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Noise cancellation features list Smart ANC algorithm and Adaptive ANC. Adaptive adjusts cancellation to ambient sound.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts ANC strength to the noise level. Smart ANC checks leakage at each wear.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Adaptive ANC 3.0 recalibrates three times per second when no audio is playing, according to the product footnote. The published 0.3-second interval is not Bluetooth audio latency.

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.

53Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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

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Conversation detection

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

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

Yes7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-should-I-do-if-I-hear-wind-noise-while-using-Liberty-5-outdoorsRead 8 October 2026Specific selectable Wind Noise Cancellation/Reduction function on the app Noise Cancellation page, distinct from AI call processing. Maker recommends enabling it in windy conditions.

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.

SoundGuys found bass and treble emphasis with the default tuning. Acoustic EQ reduced bass somewhat, while Dolby processing changed response and perceived width. Exact firmware and app version were not published for the review sample.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer reports default bass and high-frequency emphasis, with additional response changes from Acoustic EQ and Dolby processing. No unread chart coordinates, sound-quality scores or percentage loudness reduction are converted into numerical dB fields.

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.

SoundGuys found speech intelligible across simulated office, street, wind and reverberant environments, alongside an ideal-condition demonstration. These are qualitative results from the provided review sample, without published firmware or app version.9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly reports intelligible voices in its simulated noise environments and provides ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant microphone demonstrations. No numerical speech bandwidth, noise-handling score or frequency response is inferred.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.13

Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Original company-provided Liberty 5 sample tested for one week. ANC-enabled playback lasted seven hours eight minutes, added to the review May 8, 2025. Firmware, app version, codec, volume, ANC strength and battery-test host are not identified. The separate iPhone connectivity anecdote does not establish the battery-test host. This is not a retest of current sales stock.

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)

7.13h=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.

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across the pair are used for calls. Shared ANC and call functions do not count as additional microphones.

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

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

61Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds, counted once despite shared ANC, transparency and call roles. No case microphone is added.

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.

AI1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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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Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once to mute or unmute. The function may need enabling in soundcore Controls. Phone/app-only mute is not counted.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

5.43Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

SBC, AAC, LDAC9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Exact base Liberty 5 review states SBC, AAC and LDAC. No LE Audio or Auracast support or absence is inferred from Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth profiles

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

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LE Audio

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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

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

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

21Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026The exact Liberty 5 product FAQ explicitly supports Dual Connections and LDAC simultaneously. Restrictions from Liberty 4 NC, Space A40 or Liberty 5 Pro do not apply.

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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Fast pairing

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

Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair requires Android 6.0 or above.

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.

10m3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Gaming mode is named but no numerical latency is published in this guide. Gaming mode cannot operate with LDAC or Dolby Audio.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

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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.

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

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

ANothing Ear

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Needs a source with LDAC and the codec enabled on the phone. Nothing X needs high-definition encoding switched on. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream. iOS supports AAC only.
LHDC 5.0	Needs a source with LHDC. On Nothing phones it is on by default. Other Android phones need LHDC enabled in the Bluetooth codec settings. Dual Connection should be off for the full stream.
Low latency	Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with game mode on.
ChatGPT integration	Needs a supported Nothing phone, per SoundGuys.

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026Disclaimers 6, 7 and 9 on the product page.14Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267987729-How-to-use-the-LDAC-featureRead 23 October 2026LDAC support page.15Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726267801361-How-do-I-use-the-LHDC-featureRead 23 October 2026LHDC support page.22Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-review-114404Read 23 October 2026ChatGPT integration row.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Feature	Needs
LDAC audio	Compatible Android 8.0 or later source. Enable Preferred Audio Quality in soundcore. Dual Connections is supported, but reduces runtime. Use a low-interference environment.
Gaming mode	Enable in soundcore. Cannot run simultaneously with LDAC or Dolby Audio.
Dolby Audio	Enable Music, Podcast or Movie mode in soundcore. Effects vary with source and device. No head tracking is promised.
Mic mute control	During a call or meeting, squeeze either stem once. May require enabling the function in soundcore Controls.
Remote Photo Snap	Wear the Bluetooth-connected earbuds and open the phone camera. May require enabling soundcore Controls. Some phones do not support it.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or above.
HearID 4.0	Sign into a soundcore account, then run HearID Sound Test. Results are saved and applied.
Computer calls	Windows conference apps: Liberty 5 Hands-Free for microphone and speaker. macOS: Liberty 5 for both input and output.
Earbud volume controls	Assign the volume function in soundcore Controls. Earbud gestures are pressure squeezes according to the exact guide.

Source3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026LDAC requires Android 8.0 or later and Preferred Audio Quality in the app. Remote Photo Snap requires worn, Bluetooth-connected earbuds and an open phone camera, may need Controls activation and is unsupported on some phones. Mic mute may also require Controls activation.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026HearID Sound Test requires signing into a soundcore account. Windows conference calls use Liberty 5 Hands-Free as input/output. macOS uses Liberty 5 for both, rather than borrowing the Windows device-name guidance.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

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.

60mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specs table explicitly 60 mAh x2 for the earbuds. Stored capacity is one earbud cell. Typical or rated designation is not provided.

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

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ANothing Ear

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	48
ANC on	Not available	No	8
ANC on	Not available	Yes	32
Transparency	Not available	No	8
Transparency	Not available	Yes	32
ANC on	Yes	No	5
Call	Not available	No	5.5

Source4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Normal 12/48 h, ANC 8/32 h and Transparency 8/32 h are explicitly earbuds-only/case-inclusive respectively. ANC with Dolby is five hours earbuds-only. Calls with ANC are 5.5 hours for both earbuds, versus 4.5 hours single-earbud use. The four-hour Dual Connections with LDAC/Dolby entry does not state ANC or distinguish the slash conditions, so it remains visible guidance rather than an invented row. Codec and spatial state are omitted for generic runtime rows. The FAQ footnote names default settings, Normal mode and 50% volume, which does not prove those settings for each specialized ANC/call/Dolby condition.

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

12h=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

8h=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

12h=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

48h=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

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

5.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

60min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide states up to one hour for earbuds, converted to 60 minutes. Exact FAQ instead says about 50 minutes. Different estimates are preserved without inventing their test settings or firmware explanation.

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

The guide estimates up to 60 minutes for earbuds and three hours for the charging case with earbuds by USB-C, or four hours wirelessly. The FAQ separately estimates about 50 minutes for earbuds, two hours for an empty case by cable, 2.5 hours with earbuds, and 3.5 hours for an empty case wirelessly. These are maker estimates with different component scopes and unspecified test details. Input is 5 V 0.8 A. Dry the earbuds and USB-C port before charging. Ten minutes of earbud charging in the case claims up to five hours of playback, with ANC, codec and Dolby settings unspecified. The FAQ also claims four hours with Dual Connections plus LDAC/Dolby Sound, without specifying ANC or resolving the slash conditions.3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide input is 5 V 0.8 A. Its separate applicable Anker A2337 adapter example is rated up to 30 W and does not establish device charging wattage or a supplied adapter.

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.

10min3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

5h3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide and maker release explicitly say charging the earbuds in the case for ten minutes gives up to five hours of playback. ANC, codec, Dolby and volume settings for this fast-charge claim are not specified.

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.

580mAh3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit 580 mAh charging-case cell, with no typical or rated designation. Charging input current is separate.

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 manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

120min4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly distinguishes the case without earbuds: two hours using a wall charger, converted to 120 minutes. It also gives 2.5 hours with earbuds and 3.5/4 hours wireless without/with earbuds. Guide combined estimate is three hours, separately retained.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Qi9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026

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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No9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly distinguishes the simple LED light strip from the predecessor case screen.

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.

Pressure3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

Pressure6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-touch-controlsRead 8 October 2026Exact Liberty 5 support page permits enabling volume functions in soundcore Controls. The page calls them touch commands generically, while the actual guide specifies squeezed pressure-control stems.

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 squeeze: play/pause or answer a call according to the current guide, Double squeeze right: next track, Double squeeze left: previous track, Hold either stem for two seconds: reject/end a call or switch ANC/Transparency, Single squeeze during calls: mute/unmute after enabling the control if needed, Single squeeze in supported phone camera: Remote Photo Snap3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current guide controls distinguish playback and call contexts. Guide says a single squeeze answers calls, while the general FAQ says double-press. The guide gesture is retained with the disagreement explicit, rather than claiming both defaults.

Remappable controls

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

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Voice assistant

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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

Yes5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 20268Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Why-does-the-music-pause-or-noise-cancellation-change-automaticallyRead 8 October 2026

Sensors

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

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Heart rate sensor

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

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/23726213261329-What-is-Personal-Sound-ProfileRead 23 October 2026Audio test in the Nothing X app. A consumer sound-personalisation test, not a clinical one.20Reviewm.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_and_ear_a_review-amp-62893.phpRead 23 October 2026Review describes sound tests at different frequencies to gauge the user's profile.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026HearID 4.0 explicitly assesses hearing, compares results with the age group and tests sound preferences. This is consumer sound personalization, not a medical diagnosis.

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Maker supplies XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL. The fitted pair counts among the six sizes.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly calls the fitted tips 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.

None9Measurementsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-liberty-5-review-137445Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly says no wings or fins included, with ordinary in-ear tip fit. No optional ear hooks are treated as supplied.

Ear tip fit test

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

Yes4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-Liberty-5-Earbuds-FAQRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ recommends the soundcore Fit Test to check ear-tip seal and fit.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP553Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide explicitly labels IP55 as the earbuds waterproof and dustproof level. Case protection remains unknown.

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

soundcore1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026

App platforms

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

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User firmware updates

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

Yes3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 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.

4.6g(0.2 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly 4.6 g each. Tip size is not stated. This is maker mass, not a reviewer measurement.

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.

47.9g(1.7 oz)5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release lists case mass 47.90 g separately from 4.6 g each earbud. Unlabelled dimension tuples are omitted because width/height/depth axes are not identified.

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 Wireless, Hi-Res Audio5Press releaseglobenewswire.com/news-release/2025/05/07/3075944/0/en/soundcore-launches-liberty-5-with-stronger-voice-reduction-adaptive-anc-3-0-and-immersive-dolby-audio.htmlRead 8 October 2026Release explicitly supports both Hi-Res Audio Wireless and Hi-Res Audio. This does not establish lossless playback or codec bit depth.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/earRead 23 October 2026

Left and right earbuds, Charging case, Six ear-tip sizes, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Current maker box list includes the earbuds, charging case, six ear-tip sizes and supplied USB-C cable. Bundled documentation and an optional adapter are not inferred from the separate downloadable user guide.

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.

Bsoundcore Liberty 5

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Links

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Product page

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

us.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds2Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds.jsRead 8 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.

www.soundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbuds1Maker product pagesoundcore.com/products/a3957-liberty-5-tws-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Exact A3957 product page was opened through ordinary public web results. Local page requests can redirect by region to Anker Nordics. The official US native product JSON independently proves the selected Black sales SKU. No regional redirect is treated as the product specifications.

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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdf3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official current A3957 service index links this English user guide. PDF edition A3957_EN_UG_V3_20250814, published in the service index September 1, 2025. Original Specs and Quick Mute pages were visually checked.

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

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Warranty

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

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