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Nothing Ear (3) vs Sony WF-C710N
Product A: Nothing
95 of 166 known
Change Nothing Ear (3)
Product B: Sony
85 of 166 known
Change Sony WF-C710N
80 of 157 fields differ
- 39 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 53 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 5.5hB: 8.5hSony is 3 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 22hB: 30hSony is 8 h higher.
- Battery lifeA: 10hB: 12hSony is 2 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.2g
B5.2g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
7 of 8 differ
Series
Not available
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026The US store sells the product in USD.5Press releasepresseportal.de/pm/157514/6133465Read 30 September 2026Maker release carried by Presseportal explicitly gives Germany availability and EUR pricing.
US, GB, JP, HK6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710nRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker product page establishes GB marketing.10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-03-25-Sony-Electronics-Announces-the-WF-C710N-Truly-Wireless-Noise-Canceling-Earbuds-and-Adds-New-Colors-to-the-WH-CH720N-and-WH-CH520-Wireless-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Original Sony US launch establishes US marketing.11Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20250409_e.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Hong Kong maker launch establishes HK marketing.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Japanese maker model feature page and Sony Store links establish JP marketing. Public Japanese page decoded as CP932.
Colours
Pink, Glass Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026
Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Either bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ANothing Ear (3)
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
BSony WF-C710N
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 5 | 1 |
Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 5 mm driver diameter. Newly added dynamic technology and one per-bud transducer are independently proved by exact reviews and complete published mechanical diagram, not inferred from maker diameter.17Reviewnextrift.com/202540685Read 7 October 2026Exact review dynamic 5 mm transducers. Published YY2986 complete exploded mechanical diagram in TheWalkmanBlog FCC teardown shows one acoustic unit assembly per bud, so count one. No assumed full-range role, diaphragm material or impedance.18Reviewthewalkmanblog.com/2025/04/01/sony-wf-c710n-fcc-teardown/2Read 7 October 2026Published complete exact YY2986 exploded mechanical diagram labels one UNIT ASSY in one earbud, with one UNIT MAGNET. Diaphragm/coil acoustic unit is distinct from two MEMS microphones and IR sensor. Per-bud transducer count one. Raw published diagram viewed in scratch exploded.jpg.
Driver type
Driver size
12mm
5mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202620 Hz - 40 kHz
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
Not available
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 202624-Bit Hi-Res LDAC Audio
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
Balanced, Bass, Treble, Voice8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Equaliser settings FAQ: Balanced, Bass, Treble and Voice.
Bass Boost, Bright, Excited, Vocal20Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 7 October 2026Exact reviewed presets named in frequency-response measurement sections. This is a partial list of explicitly observed names, no fixed eight-preset count inferred across app versions.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sony-wf-c710n-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review app paragraph names Vocal and listening paragraph tests Excited preset. SoundGuys independently tests Bass Boost and Bright. App version unstated. Ambient Sound twenty levels are not ANC levels or EQ presets.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
Yes5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker store feature paragraphs name feedforward and feedback microphone placement. Original feature URL direct access unavailable.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026
ANC type
Not available
Hybrid5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Exact maker store feature text names feedforward and feedback microphone placement. Pair total is independently resolved by maker inside/outside voice-pickup release and exact teardown two unique MEMS per bud. Shared roles are counted once.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
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Conversation detection
Not available
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Wind noise reduction
Not available
Yes5Maker product pagesony.co.uk/store/product/wfc710nb.ce7/WF-C710N-Wireless-Noise-Cancelling-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Physical Wind Noise Reduction Structure around microphone. No selectable wind-processing mode inferred.13Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Boosted bass, V-shaped4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS: Boosted Bass signature, somewhat V-shaped
Default response adds some low bass, reduces parts of the mids and has a pronounced upper-treble dip against the reviewer preference curve.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Exact review lab curve commentary. No graph extraction or score-to-dB conversion. Firmware unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck analysis and source preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Speech is intelligible but slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings are locked.
Speech samples are clear in quiet conditions. Background rejection can remove parts of speech in simulated street noise.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Exact review standardized speech demos. Codec and individual recording firmware are unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth, with simulated background noise, wind and reverberation.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ANothing Ear (3)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.2 |
| Yes | 5.3 |
Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.
BSony WF-C710N
| Hours (h) |
|---|
| 9.42 |
Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-c710n-review-136737Read 5 October 2026Provided sample tested one week, ran 9 h 25 min. ANC state, codec and firmware not explicitly stated and remain unknown.9Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks at 75 dB SPL. This method does not establish an unstated ANC or codec setting for a particular sample.
Longest tested use per charge
5.3h
9.42h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-c710n/specRead 5 October 2026
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
Microsoft Swift Pair, Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact WF-C710N feature page explicitly supports Google Fast Pair and popup pairing with a nearby compatible Android device. A separate chapter describes Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11. Local ringing does not establish a crowd finding network.25Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-C710N/feature_5.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact WF-C710N feature page explicitly supports Google Fast Pair and popup pairing with a nearby compatible Android device. A separate chapter describes Swift Pair for Windows 10 and 11. Local ringing does not establish a crowd finding network.
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
ANothing Ear (3)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game Mode with a Nothing phone | 110 |
BSony WF-C710N
Not availableLowest claimed latency
110ms
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Performance section explicitly names Android, Windows and iOS.
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
ANothing Ear (3)
Not availableBSony WF-C710N
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
Features that need a specific device
ANothing Ear (3)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Latency as low as 110 ms | Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on |
| Essential Space | Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key |
| Talk to ChatGPT | Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app. |
| Find My and device renaming | Android 10 onwards |
| Super Mic with Dual Connection | Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off. |
| LDAC high-resolution playback | Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs. |
BSony WF-C710N
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| 360 Reality Audio | Compatible streaming service and content. Ear-shape analysis requires Sony | Sound Connect on Android or iOS. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Ear (3)
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 10 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 38 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 22 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 19 |
BSony WF-C710N
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC on | AAC | No | 8.5 |
| Transparency | AAC | No | 8 |
| ANC off | AAC | No | 12 |
| ANC on | SBC | No | 8 |
| Transparency | SBC | No | 7.5 |
| ANC off | SBC | No | 12 |
| Call | Not available | No | 4.5 |
| ANC on | Not available | Yes | 30 |
| ANC off | Not available | Yes | 40 |
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 27 exact codec/mode table. EQ, DSEE and Service Link shorten runtimes. Case excluded. Call runtime matches across all published noise modes, so one call row is retained.11Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20250409_e.pdfRead 5 October 2026Footnote 1 explicitly 30 h including case with ANC and 40 h with ANC off. No case total calculated from one-charge runtime. Codec unstated.
Longest claimed use per charge
10h
12h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
5.5h
8.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
10h
12h
Total with case (claimed)
38h
40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
22h
30h
Talk time (claimed)
5h
4.5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Not available
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
2.5W3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Case supports wireless charging at up to 2.5 W13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026Autonomie/charging cell: wireless charging up to 2.5 W.
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.
Single tap, Double tap, Triple tap, Four or more taps, Touch and hold19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact guide About touch sensor table, printed page 21, and phone-control section. Default assignments left noise control and Quick Access, right music. Touch and hold Quick Attention/voice assistant, depending assignment. Four or more taps changes music volume. Individual gestures are not all freely remappable.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Not available
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Not available
Infrared wear sensors4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Earbuds x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals
Sony WF-C710N earbuds, Charging case, Hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips (XS, M, XL), Documents, USB-A to USB-C cable2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2986/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. C510 includes no USB cable. C710N includes one USB-A to USB-C cable. Tips are silicone rubber, despite Hybrid being their marketing name.
Cables included
ANothing Ear (3)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
BSony WF-C710N
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A to USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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