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General

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Series

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

B190, B190L, B190R11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original document cover identifies system model B190. Its compliance section names B190L and B190R left/right hardware. B162 Ear (a), B171 Ear and B173 Ear (3) are separate.

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

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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.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current US Black selector offers Add to bag. Its current USD 79 sale price 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 (a)15Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly calls Ear (3a) the successor to Ear (a). The existing B162 record is the linked predecessor, not B171 Ear.

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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.

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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.

$9912Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Official Nothing Available Now release post explicitly states purchase from July 7, 2026 and USD 99 / GBP 99 / EUR 99. Current sale price is separate.

$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.

€9912Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026The official July 7 Available Now release explicitly gives EUR 99 launch pricing, separate from current US sale pricing.

€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.

US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Yellow, Pink1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

Stem1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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 bud8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974734200721-Can-I-use-just-one-of-the-earbudsRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly permits wearing just the left or right bud after pairing. Initial re-pairing cannot be completed with a lone remaining bud if the other is lost.

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.

ANothing Ear (3a)

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	12

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Sound table explicitly identifies a 12 mm dynamic driver and 32 ohms. Physical transducer quantity per bud is not separately stated, so count is omitted rather than inferred from one table row.

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/ear-3aRead 8 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.

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Diaphragm material

PMI + TPU1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 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.

Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Sound table RF row explicitly states 20 Hz to 40000 Hz. This is published acoustic response, separate from LDAC sampling rate. No tolerance or playback-level condition is stated.

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

32Ω1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

96kHz15Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 8 October 2026Exact review directly states LDAC up to 96 kHz on a compatible source. TechRadar likewise gives 96 kHz, but its generic codec discussion says 32-bit where SoundGuys says 24-bit. Without a direct maker bit-depth statement, max_bit_depth_bits is omitted. Codec sampling support is not acoustic frequency response.

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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.

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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

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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.

812Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Official release names a fully adjustable eight-band equalizer and QR profile sharing. It does not establish the flagship hearing-test sound profile.

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, Voice10Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974778373393-How-many-types-of-EQ-effects-does-the-Earbuds-haveRead 8 October 2026The four maker-named Simple EQ presets. Additional Advanced EQ presets and shared user profiles are separate. Their complete names were not found and are not invented.

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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.

Static Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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/ear-3aRead 8 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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Noise cancellation table explicitly names Adaptive ANC. This is variable cancellation strength, not proof of automatic blending with transparency or adaptive sound EQ.

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.

314Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3a-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewed High, Mid and Low fixed ANC strengths. Adaptive is separate, not a fourth fixed level.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Maker disclaimer identifies 45 dB as its theoretical maximum from Nothing laboratory testing. The specification gives 40 to 5000 Hz cancellation bandwidth, without proving that the maximum occurs at all frequencies. This is not measured overall isolation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 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.

Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly reports a newly added mesh for reducing wind noise. This is physical mesh design, not a separately selectable wind processing mode.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

0.025%16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/High-quality-in-ear-headphones-at-a-fair-price-Nothing-Ear-3a-review.1411007.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (3a) White reference sample shown in original photos, firmware 1.0.1.65, September 29 review. Published THD 0.025 percent at 1 kHz, measured-signal RMS -3.0 dBFS. Method uses a low-harmonic sine signal, a linear microphone approximately 1 cm away in an artificial head. Playback level, codec, ANC and EQ settings are not separately documented. THD+N 0.41 percent is a different metric and not substituted. The review train-ride runtime came close to the claimed 4.5 hours but was not a fully specified discharged-battery rundown, so no measured-runtime number is imported from that paragraph.

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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

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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 (3a)

ANC	Hours (h)
No	10

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3a-review-159720Read 8 October 2026July 17 review reports four full-charge rundown tests around ten hours each, with the original waveform reaching the ten-hour mark. Stored 10 h is the published rounded approximate observation, not a calculated mean or invented seconds. Critically ANC was actually off because the wear sensor did not trigger in the normal laboratory setup, despite intended ANC testing. The review used a manufacturer-provided unit plus a separately purchased sample over four days. It does not identify which sample produced the displayed run, firmware, codec, host or playback level. These remain unknown. Its guessed six-hour ANC estimate is not a measured result.

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.

10h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Noise Cancellation table gives Total 6 mics and 3 per side, with three MEMS microphones used by ENC for calls. Counts across the pair without adding logical ANC functions as microphones.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026The explicit total is six microphones across the pair. Case microphones and dedicated voice-vibration sensors are not inferred.

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

AI12Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Official release directly describes three directional microphones on each bud with AI-powered noise-reduction algorithms for voice capture. Counts are taken from the explicit current maker specification, not inferred from the AI label.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

5.43Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000025116/en_US/000025116.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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

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LE Audio

No4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974775592849-Does-the-Earbuds-support-LE-AudioRead 8 October 2026Exact Ear (3a) support explicitly says Not Support. SoundGuys infers LE Audio features from Bluetooth 6.0, but that does not override the device-specific maker answer. No Auracast support is inferred.

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

87Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974743387793-How-many-devices-can-a-Earbuds-earbuds-be-paired-withRead 8 October 2026Exact maker says a maximum of eight saved source-device records. Concurrent Dual Connection is two devices, separate from remembered pairings.

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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/ear-3aRead 8 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)

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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

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Lowest 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, iOS, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current maker marketing specifically names Android, Windows and iOS dual-device connectivity. App availability remains Android and iOS. Advanced codec and recording requirements are separate.

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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 (3a)

Feature	Needs
LDAC playback	Compatible Android source with LDAC enabled. The maker lists Android 8.0 or later and iOS 13 or later for device compatibility. iOS uses AAC rather than LDAC.
Audio Snapshot	Nothing X account. Capture up to one minute of source-phone audio, optionally including the preceding 30 seconds. Snapshot stops automatically at the selected duration. Pre-recording increases power use. Recorded audio syncs to Nothing X on Android or iOS.
Call Recording	Nothing X account and a supported region, including the United States. Disabled by default until enabled after the app region check. Record up to two hours of calls or online meetings, with an audible notification.
Cloud Pro transcription	Internet connection and Nothing X account. Current maker offer includes 120 minutes monthly for the first three months. Continuing cloud Pro access requires a subscription. Exact pricing is only shown in the app.
Essential Space integration	Select Nothing devices with an Essential Key and current software. Ordinary recording does not universally require a Nothing phone.
Low Lag Mode	Game Mode on a compatible Nothing phone, or enable through Nothing X. Under-120-ms support wording differs from an as-low-as-120-ms product disclaimer, so no exact latency is stored.
Basic local transcription	Basic local transcription is free, separate from the cloud Pro subscription. The recording features still require a Nothing X account.

Source12Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Original current product Specs and Disclaimer sections 9 to 14 give recording-account, regional, trial, subscription and Essential Key conditions. Exact current call-recording support confirms United States in the supported list. Recording feature availability is not extended to unlisted regions. No future feature rollout or unlisted subscription price is invented.16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/High-quality-in-ear-headphones-at-a-fair-price-Nothing-Ear-3a-review.1411007.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026September 29 review of firmware 1.0.1.65 explicitly confirms free basic local transcription, distinct from the cloud Pro service. Account requirement comes from the current maker recording disclaimer.17Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Exact current product Disclaimer gives account, supported-region and paid-cloud-service limitations. The United States is explicitly supported for call recording. Essential Space requires eligible Nothing hardware, while the ordinary recording app supports Android and iOS.18Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/48012760112145-Why-can-t-I-use-Call-RecordingRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker region list includes the United States. Unlisted regions are not assumed to support Call Recording.20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/47340233372561-Nothing-Ear-3aRead 8 October 2026The model-specific How-to section explicitly describes automatic Snapshot completion at the configured duration, with no need to end it manually.

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.

55mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Battery Capacity table states 55 mAh per earbud. Typical versus rated capacity is not labelled. B162 Ear (a) 46 mAh is not transferred.

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.

No11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker safety instructions explicitly say not to replace the device battery yourself. This describes normal user replacement, not technician service or recycling disassembly.

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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 (3a)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	10
ANC off	AAC	Yes	42
ANC on	AAC	No	6
ANC on	AAC	Yes	25
ANC off	LDAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	28
ANC on	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	20
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	25

Source2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Exact current Battery Playback table separates AAC 10 h / 42 h ANC off and 6 h / 25 h ANC on, plus LDAC 6 h / 28 h ANC off and 4.5 h / 20 h ANC on. Rows with_case true are combined earbuds and case recharges. Talk rows are ANC-off 6 h / 25 h. Separate ANC-on talk 4.5 h / 18 h is stated here because the call enum cannot visibly distinguish ANC states. No call codec is assigned. Maker test conditions are 50 percent volume and Nothing laboratory 25 C. Its generic AAC test disclaimer is not used to relabel the explicitly LDAC rows. Other settings are default, and Snapshot pre-recording can increase power consumption. TechRadar mixes LDAC and talk figures in its generic battery table, so that table does not override these exact mode/codec claims.

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.

10h=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.

6h=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.

10h=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.

42h=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.

25h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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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.

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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.

The maker gives an unspecified-component USB-C full-charge estimate of 70 minutes and recommends a 5 V / 1 A or higher adapter. Five minutes in the case is claimed to provide one hour of earbud playback with ANC off. The specifications separately give ten minutes for ten hours including case recharges. A marketing footnote instead describes ten hours from the earbuds after ten minutes, so that component scope is unresolved. The original B190 safety booklet specifies a charger output range of 2.5 to 5 W. These are maker estimates and guidance, without an earbud-only or case-only full-charge time.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Specs Charging table says Type-C wired charging-to-full time 70 minutes without a separate component label. Disclaimer says Ear (3a) 0 to 100 percent when the case is connected, with Nothing Power 45 W at 25 C. The test adapter rating is not device input power. Dedicated fast-charge support confirms 5 min / 1 h earbuds-only and 10 min / 10 h buds plus case. A conflicting 10-minute full-earbud implication in the marketing footnote and reviewer paraphrase is preserved here without assigning a numeric full-bud time.

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.

5min3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974738921745-Does-the-Earbuds-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026

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.

1h3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974738921745-Does-the-Earbuds-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026Dedicated B190 support explicitly says ANC off, five minutes of charge for one hour of earbud playback. Conditions are AAC, 50 percent volume, Nothing laboratory 25 C. Its separate ten-minute/ten-hour case-inclusive total is not used as earbuds-only runtime.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Battery Capacity table explicitly states 500 mAh for the charging-case cell. No voltage or energy is derived.

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.

No11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdfRead 8 October 2026The safety instruction applies to the Ear (3a) device and its rechargeable components, forbidding self replacement. No approved normal user case-battery replacement is claimed.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

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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

No5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974690492305-Does-the-Earbuds-support-wireless-chargingRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker Ear (3a) support explicitly says wireless charging is not supported. No Ear B171 or Ear (3) case capability is transferred.

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.

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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.

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Gesture controls table explicitly gives pinch, double pinch, triple pinch and pinch-and-hold operations. Generic support touch terminology does not override the documented pressure mechanism.

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.

Pressure1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Gesture controls table explicitly offers volume up/down through Pinch and Hold after custom assignment in Nothing X.

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

Single pinch: play/pause or answer/end call, Double pinch: skip forward or decline call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: noise control or assigned volume, Double pinch and hold: Audio Snapshot or Call Recording, Pinch both buds simultaneously: Audio Snapshot / Call Recording17Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current exact Gesture controls table provides pinch commands and simultaneous-bud recording controls. Preserves actual device operations rather than generic article wording. Simultaneous pinch is labelled Audio Snapshot / Call Recording. It is not a universal manual start/stop promise because Snapshot ends automatically at the configured duration.20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/categories/47340233372561-Nothing-Ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Exact How to start Snapshot answer says simultaneous press starts Audio Snapshot, which automatically ends at the selected duration. Call Recording has its separate stop behavior. No universal manual start/stop action is promised.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974821964177-Do-the-Earbuds-support-in-ear-detectionRead 8 October 2026Exact maker support says Support. Actual reviewer wear-sensor behavior is separately qualified for measured battery testing.

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

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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.

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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.

XS, S, M, L12Press releasenothing.community/d/59486-ear-3a-available-nowRead 8 October 2026Official release says four sizes including new XS. The actual-user Nothing Community unboxing separately lists XS, S, M and L with M fitted. Current specification independently gives four pairs. No extra separately sold size is included.13Reviewnothing.community/d/61192Read 8 October 2026Actual Ear (3a) unboxing states XS, S, M and L, with M fitted. This corroborates the maker four-pair list and new XS claim.

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

Silicone9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/47974756984977-What-is-the-shell-made-ofRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker support names silicone tips, plastic outer housings and stainless-steel hinges. Housing and hinge materials have no separate field in this schema.

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.

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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

Yes14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/nothing-ear-3a-reviewRead 8 October 2026Reviewer directly confirms an ear-tip seal fit test. The current maker FAQ titled earbud fit test describes a hearing assessment and compensation instead, while this review explicitly says the hearing-test personal profile remains flagship-only. hearing_test and sound_personalization remain unresolved and omitted pending clarification. The Advanced eight-band equalizer is not itself a hearing test. Generic touch wording is not used to override pinch controls.

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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Other features table and exact support page explicitly assign IP54 to both buds and case. This is not immersion protection. The old B162 case IPX2 claim is separate.

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

IP541Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current maker specifically says IP54 for buds and case. No B162 Ear (a) case rating is inherited.

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026

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.

4.53g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Buds design table directly states 4.53 g. Tip size is not identified.

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.

Width21.7Height31.2Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly labels one bud Height 31.2 mm, Width 21.7 mm and Depth 24 mm. Rounded reviewer tuples are not substituted.

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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.

40.92g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Case design table directly states 40.92 g, distinct from per-bud mass. No subtraction from combined product mass is used.

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.

Width48.95Height64.8Depth22.8mm(1.9 × 2.6 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly labels Height 64.8 mm, Width 48.95 mm and Depth 22.8 mm. These axes are retained as printed. The horizontal appearance of product photos is not used to swap labelled dimensions.

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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/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current Sound Features table names LDAC Hi-Res Wireless certification. No wired acoustic certification is inferred.

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

2AZEQ-B190L, 2AZEQ-B190R11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker safety booklet explicitly lists left and right FCC IDs 2AZEQ-B190L and 2AZEQ-B190R. No case FCC ID is guessed.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Two earbuds, Charging case, Four pairs of ear tips, Safety and warranty information with User Guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Current complete maker table lists two earbuds, one case, four tip pairs and one safety/warranty/user-guide booklet. No cable or adapter is listed. A generic charging support answer refers to an included cable, so cable inclusion is unresolved and no cable table or explicit absence is inferred.

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

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Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-3a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 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/ear-3a1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3aRead 8 October 2026Full current US maker Specs tables are embedded in the public product-page data. Original HTML and the decoded model-specific specification tables were captured October 8, 2026. No data from the malformed legacy Ear (3a) checkout page, which repeats Ear (1) content, is used.

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/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdf11Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0376/5420/0459/files/Ear_3a_Safety_information_Warranty_information.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-hosted Ear (3a) Safety information and Warranty information PDF, discovered through an indexed link to the maker CDN. It explicitly prints model B190 and left/right FCC identifiers. This is the safety/warranty booklet, not a claimed complete operating guide. Its original text and relevant charge instructions were inspected.

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.