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General

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Series

Ear1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Marketed as Ear (open), the open-ear model of the Nothing Ear line.

OpenDots1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The compare table sets OpenDots Air against OpenDots 2 and the FAQ names OpenDots ONE. The OpenDots line is stored as the series.

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

B1823Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026The guide is titled for model B182.

E210, E210-ST-PR-US, E210-ST-BK-US, E210PR, E210BK3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cover: SHOKZ E210.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026US store product data: SKUs E210-ST-PR-US (Daybreak Purple) and E210-ST-BK-US (Black), both at 129.95 USD. The store lists no barcode.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026German store product data: SKUs E210PR (Morgenlila) and E210BK (Schwarz) at 139.00 EUR. The store lists no barcode.

GTIN / EAN

6974434223448, 69744342281221Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Shopify variant barcodes on the EU store: White 6974434223448 and Blue 6974434228122.

810202687400, 8102026874179Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store product data: SKU E210PR Daybreak Purple barcode 810202687400 and SKU E210BK Black barcode 810202687417 at 129 GBP.10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-BK-US, UPC 810202687417.11Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Daybreak-Purple-E210STPRUS/p/244920.htmlRead 16 October 2026Retailer spec table: model E210-ST-PR-US, UPC 810202687400.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20246Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Launch article dated 24 September 2024.8Press articletechcrunch.com/2024/09/24/nothing-launches-a-slick-pair-of-149-open-ear-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Announced on Tuesday 24 September 2024 with pre-orders the same day.

4 June 20265Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Maker launch post dated 4 June 2026 introduces OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SoundGuys, 4 June 2026: OpenDots 2 and OpenDots Air go on sale today.

Status

Available2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026US store lists the product at $99. It showed Sold out with a Notify me button on the day it was read. The EU store showed Add to bag at 99 EUR.

Available1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store lists both colours as in stock on 2026-10-16.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Both US SKUs are available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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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.

$1496Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Launch price $149. Excludes sales tax.7Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/09/25/nothing-announces-ear-open-sports-headphones-with-an-open-design-and-up-to-30-hours-of-battery-lifeRead 15 October 2026$149 at launch.8Press articletechcrunch.com/2024/09/24/nothing-launches-a-slick-pair-of-149-open-ear-headphonesRead 15 October 2026$149.

$129.9512Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026OpenDots Air at 129.95 dollars. The article names no currency and is a US outlet.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Price and availability: 129 dollars, with the retailer boxes at 129.95 USD.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Sells for 129.95 USD, 129.99 GBP and 219 AUD.

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.

€1496Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Launch price 149 EUR. The article gives no country and does not say VAT is included. Mezha repeats $149, 149 EUR and 129 GBP. The Nothing EU store shows 149 EUR as the regular price next to a sale price of 99 EUR.7Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/09/25/nothing-announces-ear-open-sports-headphones-with-an-open-design-and-up-to-30-hours-of-battery-lifeRead 15 October 2026149 EUR at launch. Region given as Europe. VAT treatment is not stated.

€13917Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026German press, 12 June 2026: the OpenDots Air cost 139 EUR and are available from now on. The shop price is incl. VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, CA, GB, EU8Press articletechcrunch.com/2024/09/24/nothing-launches-a-slick-pair-of-149-open-ear-headphonesRead 15 October 2026Shipping starts 1 October to the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.

US, DE, GB, AU9Maker product pageuk.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026UK store with pound prices. Documented subset.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Launch prices of 129 USD and 129 GBP.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Prices for the US, UK and Australia.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026UK review: priced at 129 GBP.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Germany, in Black and Daybreak Purple.18Reviewdigitalreviews.net/reviews/audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Australia: RRP 219 AUD.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Blue1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Variant selector lists White and Blue. The Blue variant was added to the store on 2026-05-11. Only White was sold at launch.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026US store lists White and Blue.

Daybreak Purple, Black1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Store variants and page: Daybreak Purple and Black.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Available in Classic Black and Daybreak Purple. The store calls the black Black.7Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Daybreak Purple and Black.8Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-air.jsRead 16 October 2026Morgenlila is the German name of Daybreak Purple. Schwarz is Black.17Press articleappgefahren.de/shokz-bringt-neue-opendots-2-und-opendots-air-nach-deutschland-400311.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black and Daybreak Purple. The Amazon listing calls the purple Morgenlila.

Segment

Sport2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page description: open-ear headphones with an ear hook, perfect for running, workouts and everyday use. The page title area says designed for movement. Nothing lists the product under Audio, so sport is the closest option.

Sport1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The Shokz product list groups OpenDots Air under Workout and Lifestyle open earbuds, the same group as OpenDots 2 and OpenFit 2. The page names workouts and daily wear.

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.

Open-ear1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page calls it open-ear with Open Sound Technology and says the ear canal stays open. The ear hook holds a speaker that sits over the ear.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page: open-ear headphones that let you hear your surroundings.

Open-ear1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Open-ear clip-on design. The round speaker rests against the inner ridge of the ear and the battery compartment sits behind the ear. The speaker sits in front of the ear canal.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Ear hook1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page describes a flexible silicone ear hook with a nickel-titanium wire.2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page: ergonomic ear hook and a silicone hook.

Clip1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Clip-on earbuds with a flexible nickel-titanium JointArc.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: yes, you can listen to music or take calls with one earbud. Some app features such as firmware updates can be limited.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The earbuds are symmetrical and interchangeable left and right. Each earbud has its own tap and pinch controls.

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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	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	14.2	1

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Sound: 14.2 mm dynamic driver. The page describes one stepped driver per bud. Role is not stated and is entered as full range because there is one driver.

BShokz OpenDots Air

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.8	2

Source12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Dual 11.8 mm drivers with the older Bassphere tuning.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: drivers 2x 11.8 mm. The text says the two drivers split their work, but the maker does not name the roles, so no role is stored.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two 11.8 mm dynamic drivers operating in tandem per side in the Bassphere arrangement.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026

Dynamic15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The review calls the two 11.8 mm drivers dynamic. The maker does not name the driver technology.

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

Titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate with patent-pending design1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Sound, Diaphragm. Verbatim.

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

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Min100 HzMax20 kHz2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Frequenzgang: 100 to 20 kHz. Codec and conditions are not stated. TechRadar prints 100 Hz to 40 kHz and a retailer prints 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The maker value is stored.

Impedance

32Ω9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-ear-openRead 15 October 2026SoundGuys spec table: impedance 32 ohm. Nothing does not publish it. Reference frequency is not stated.

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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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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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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Nothing X section: Advanced Equaliser with 8-band EQ. Each band can have its frequency and Q factor set in the app per other reviews.11Reviewhifi.de/test/nothing-ear-open-im-test-ein-rundes-open-ear-debuet-205793Read 15 October 2026Test text: an 8-band equalizer with settable frequency and Q factor, plus a simple 3-band EQ with four presets.

514Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Review: a five-band custom EQ next to four presets.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The app has a built-in five-band graphic equaliser with presets and custom settings.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four presets plus a five-band custom equaliser.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Balanced, More bass, More treble, Voice5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/28228770653073-How-many-equaliser-settings-does-Ear-open-haveRead 15 October 2026Support article: four sound effects named Balanced, More bass, More treble and Voice, plus custom effects. The support site returned 403 to a direct fetch, so the wording was read from a search result excerpt of the article. hifi.de also counts four presets.

Standard, Vocal, Bass, Private1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: 4 preset EQ modes in the Shokz App. The FAQ names Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private. A Customize option sits next to them.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EQ Adjustments page: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private, plus Customize. Customize is not a preset.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Four preset EQ modes: Standard, Vocal, Bass and Private.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Four presets in the app. TechRadar calls the fourth an audio leakage reduction mode, which is the maker's Private mode.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No6Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Open-ear design with no active noise cancelation.

No10Retailer pageabt.com/Shokz-OpenDots-Air-Open-Ear-Wireless-Earbuds-in-Black-E210STBKUS/p/244921.htmlRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Noise Cancelling: No.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026The review notes the earbuds have no noise cancellation.

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

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

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

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

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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.

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Measured

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

SoundGuys lab chart against its Headphone Preference Curve. Minimal sub-bass (-27.7 dB at 20 Hz and -5.9 dB at 50 Hz relative to 1 kHz). A bass bump from about 60 Hz to 160 Hz peaks at +7.0 dB at 100 Hz. The response meets the midrange briefly, then rises through the treble to +14.6 dB at 8 kHz before falling away above 10 kHz.9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-ear-openRead 15 October 2026Lab chart values in dB relative, 0 dB at 1 kHz: 20 Hz -27.7, 50 Hz -5.9, 100 Hz +7.0, 160 Hz +1.3, 1 kHz 0.0, 2 kHz +5.8, 8 kHz +14.6, 10 kHz +8.2, 16 kHz -12.6, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ends at -29.3 dB. Plotted against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. Firmware 1.0.1.19, Nothing X 2.4.4 per the review.10Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-open-review-124038Read 15 October 2026Review text: the response deviates strongly from the house curve in the lows and highs, has minimal sub-bass and a bump from about 60 to 160 Hz that is more low end than usual for open-ear earbuds.

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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

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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 microphone demonstrations. Background noise rejection is decent in simulated office and street conditions. Wind rejection is weak.10Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-open-review-124038Read 15 October 2026Review: microphone demonstrations in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. Background noise rejection is decent in the office and street demos. Wind rejection is weak.

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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.

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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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.

46Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Two mics per earbud with Clear Voice 3.0. The maker page says only two mics.7Press articlemezha.ua/en/2024/09/25/nothing-announces-ear-open-sports-headphones-with-an-open-design-and-up-to-30-hours-of-battery-lifeRead 15 October 2026Two microphones per earbud with Clear Voice 3.0.10Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-open-review-124038Read 15 October 2026Review text says two microphones per earbud. The spec table lists a dual microphone with count 2.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: Dual AI Noise-Canceling Microphones per earbud, so four across the pair.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones with adaptive beamforming. The microphone count is per earbud.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, where the OpenDots 2 has three.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026For calls the earbuds use two microphones per clip.

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.

46Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026Two per earbud gives four across the pair.

41Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Two microphones per earbud, four across the pair. No other microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review spec list: four microphones in total.

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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No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: OpenDots 2 has two air-conduction microphones plus one bone-conduction microphone per earbud. OpenDots Air has dual AI noise-canceling microphones and no bone-conduction microphone is named.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: no bone-conduction microphones, unlike the OpenDots 2.

Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page: AI-enhanced Clear Voice Technology sampled on over 28 million scenarios. It reduces ambient noise for the microphone in calls.

AI1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered noise reduction for calls.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026AI-powered dual microphones reduce background noise for calls.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Integrated noise cancellation system with AI-assisted filtering. It can be switched off in the app.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth only.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3. The feature list says Bluetooth 5.3 and LE.

6.12Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Bluetooth Version: 6.1.13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: Bluetooth 6.1.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Connectivity: codecs AAC and SBC.

SBC, AAC2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Audio-Codecs: AAC, SBC.12Press articlesoundguys.com/shokz-clip-on-earbuds-opendots-2-air-158377Read 16 October 2026SBC and AAC only, no higher-resolution codec.

Bluetooth profiles

RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Connectivity: RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP and AVRCP.

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Unterstuetzte Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP.

LE Audio

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Auracast

No11Reviewhifi.de/test/nothing-ear-open-im-test-ein-rundes-open-ear-debuet-205793Read 15 October 2026Test text: Auracast is not supported and Nothing has announced no update for it.

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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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Dual Connection is listed in the Nothing X features and in the footnotes. The maker page does not give the device count. SoundGuys gives 2.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: multipoint connection and dual-device connection.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: turned on in the Shokz App to connect two devices.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing.

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

29Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-ear-openRead 15 October 2026SoundGuys spec table: multipoint devices 2.10Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-open-review-124038Read 15 October 2026Review: the earbuds connect to two devices and switch between them.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026MultiPoint Pairing page: your earbuds are connected to two devices.15Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/shokz-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Multipoint pairing for up to two devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: Fast Pair on Android 11 or later and Microsoft Swift Pair on Windows 10 or later.5Press releaseshokz.com/blogs/news/open-to-more-shokz-unveils-opendots-2-and-opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Kabellose Reichweite: 33 ft (10 m).4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Auto Reconnect page: connection range 10 m.

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Low Lag Mode listed on the page and in Nothing X features.

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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, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Connectivity: Android 5.0 and above, 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.

ANothing Ear (open)

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth is the only connection. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

BShokz OpenDots Air

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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 (open)

Feature	Needs
Low Lag Mode	Starts automatically when connected to a Nothing phone with Game Mode on. The maker states an end-to-end latency of less than 120 ms on its page and as low as 120 ms in its footnote. Other phones can use the mode through the Nothing X app.
Dual Connection	Must be enabled. Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later sets it up in the phone Bluetooth settings. Other Android 5.0 or later phones and iOS 13 or later devices use the Nothing X app. It may switch more slowly on some laptops.
ChatGPT voice control	Set up in the Nothing X app. The maker page says it works with Nothing audio devices and a Nothing phone with Nothing OS.
Google Fast Pair	Android phones with Google Play services 11.7 or later, Android 6.0 or later.
Nothing X app	Android 5.0 or later or iOS 13 or later. Phones that are not Nothing phones need the app for settings such as EQ and controls.

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026

BShokz OpenDots Air

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Android 11 or later.
Microsoft Swift Pair	Windows 10 or later.
Custom EQ, MultiPoint Pairing, Smart Wear Detection and touch control customization	Turned on or set in the Shokz App with the earbuds connected to the phone.
10-minute quick charge for 2 hours of playback	The charging case must show the green light state. Wireless chargers are not supported.
Battery test	Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C, AAC audio at 50 percent volume, other functions in standard mode.

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Fast Pair footnote, the Shokz App section and the quick charge footnote. The battery test conditions come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 3 gives the battery test conditions and footnote 4 the quick charge conditions.

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.

64mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Battery, Capacity: earbud 64 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

56mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: earbuds 56 mAh (minimum).

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 (open)

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30
Call	Not available	No	6
Call	Not available	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Battery: playback 8 h for the earbuds and 30 h with the case. Talk time 6 h for the earbuds and 24 h with the case. Footnote 8: both fully charged, 50 percent volume, AAC format and other features at default. No ANC exists. The codec is stored only on the playback rows because the footnote names it for battery life without separating talk time.

BShokz OpenDots Air

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	9
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	8
Call	Not available	Yes	32

Source1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 9 hours per charge and up to 36 hours in total with the charging case, under ideal conditions. The call rows and the AAC test condition come from the German spec page.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkulaufzeit: up to 9 hours of music per charge and up to 36 hours with the case. Up to 8 hours of talk time per charge and up to 32 hours with the case. Footnote 3: measured in the Shokz lab at 25 +/- 2 C with AAC audio at 50 percent volume and other functions in standard mode. The with-case rows state no codec.

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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

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8h=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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60min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charge time for the earbuds is 1 hour.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: earbuds in the charging case 60 minutes.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: the earbuds are fully charged after about 60 minutes in the case.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 1 hour to fully charge the earbuds.

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 states fast charging with a standard adapter or USB-C cable needs a 5 V 1.5 A adapter or higher. Charging and battery tests used a Nothing Power 45 W adapter at 25 degrees C. No time is stated for charging the earbuds or the case.1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Footnotes 7 and 8. The earbud and case charge times are not published.

The charging case takes a standard USB input of 5 V plus or minus 5 percent. The user guide advises against higher-voltage power sources and says third-party cables can lengthen charging. The case does not support wireless charging and must not be placed on a wireless charger. The USB-C cable is not in the box.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladespannung: 5 V +/- 5 percent. The note that wireless charging is not supported and that the cable is not included is on the page.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging page: standard USB voltage of 5 V +/- 5 percent. A higher-voltage source is not recommended. Third-party cables can lengthen charging.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

10min1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page and footnote 9: charge for 10 minutes for 2 hours of music. Test: earbuds and case out of power, 50 percent volume, AAC, default settings, 25 degrees C.

10min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page and FAQ: a 10-minute charge gives up to 2 hours of playback. Not compatible with wireless chargers.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schnellladen: 10 minutes of quick charge give up to 2 hours of music playback.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

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.

2h1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page and footnote 9: 2 hours of music after 10 minutes of charging. The footnote says the earbuds and case were both out of power at the start. The figure is earbud playback.

2h1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Up to 2 hours of listening after 10 minutes. The German footnote says SBC at 50 percent volume, earbuds only.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Footnote 4: lab test, 10 minutes in the case gives up to 120 minutes of playback in SBC mode at 50 percent volume. The case must show the green status light.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Quick Charge: 10 minutes gets 2 hours of listening.

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.

635mAh1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Battery, Capacity: case 635 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.

590mAh2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Akkukapazitaet: charging case 590 mAh (minimum).

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 pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS: wired charging by USB-C.

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Insert the USB-C charging cable into the charging case.

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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120min1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 2 hours with wired charging.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Ladezeit: empty charging case 120 minutes wired.4Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0474/1981/8141/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_Bedienungsanleitung_Deutsch_1.pdfRead 16 October 2026Charging the case by cable takes about 2 hours.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026It takes about 2 hours to fully charge the case.

Wireless charging

No6Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_debut_with_openear_design_and_30hour_battery_life-news-64668.phpRead 15 October 2026USB-C only, no wireless charging.9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-ear-openRead 15 October 2026Cons list: no wireless charging.12Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.phpRead 15 October 2026Review: USB-C only, no wireless charging.

No1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026FAQ: no, OpenDots Air does not support wireless charging.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The product does not support wireless charging. Do not place it on a wireless charger.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The charging case supports wired charging through USB-C only.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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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

No1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Features list an LED charging status light on the case. No screen is listed.

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026The page lists pinch controls. Nothing's pinch controls are a force sensor, as on other Nothing earbuds in this catalog.

Touch, Pressure1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a pinch with a force sensor.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Single-finger tap on the JointArc or battery compartment and a two-finger pinch on both ends of the battery compartment. The maker page calls the pinch a force-sensor gesture.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Pressure3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026Pinch and hold on each bud sets volume down or up.

Pressure3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Right pinch once raises the volume and left pinch once lowers it.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026A single pinch on the right earbud raises the volume and on the left lowers it.

Gestures

Pinch: play or pause, answer or end a call, Double pinch: skip forward, reject a call, Triple pinch: skip back, Pinch and hold: volume down on the left bud, volume up on the right bud3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default controls: pinch plays or pauses music or answers or ends a call, double pinch skips forward or rejects a call, triple pinch skips back, pinch and hold lowers volume on the left bud and raises it on the right bud.

Tap twice: play or pause, answer or end a call, Pinch twice: reject a call, Right pinch once: volume up, Left pinch once: volume down, Left pinch twice: previous track, Right pinch twice: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Audio Control and Call Management pages: Tap x2 play or pause, R Pinch x1 volume up, L Pinch x1 volume down, L Pinch x2 previous track, R Pinch x2 next track, Tap x2 answer or hang up, Pinch x2 reject a call.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026How to Control: double-tap plays or pauses and answers or ends calls, double-pinch rejects a call, double-pinch left or right skips back or forward, single-pinch right raises and left lowers the volume.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Nothing X features: customisable controls.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026In the Nothing X app some controls can be reassigned to skip back, skip forward, volume up or down or the voice assistant. The play and pause pinch is fixed.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Gesture functions can be customised in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: customize touch controls.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026Choose different pinch or tap combinations in the Shokz App.

Voice assistant

Voice assistant of the connected phone, ChatGPT (Nothing phones)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page section Ask anything: voice control for ChatGPT on Nothing audio devices and a Nothing phone, set up in Nothing X. The manual says a control can be reassigned to wake the voice assistant.3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026A control can be reassigned to wake the voice assistant.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-ear-openRead 15 October 2026The review pros and cons and spec table list no wear detection feature. hifi.de states there is none.11Reviewhifi.de/test/nothing-ear-open-im-test-ein-rundes-open-ear-debuet-205793Read 15 October 2026Test text: there is no automatic wear detection.12Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.phpRead 15 October 2026Review: wear-detection sensors are missing.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Dynamic Ear Detection Technology and Smart Wear Detection, which plays or pauses audio and can be turned off in the Shokz App.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wear Detection page: the earbuds detect whether they are worn and play or pause. It can be turned off in the Shokz App.

Sensors

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Force sensor1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Page: the force sensor responds to your pinch.

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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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.

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Ear tip materials

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Ear hook1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Page: a triangle structure and an ear hook with a nickel-titanium wire hold the bud. Counted as an ear hook.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS and footnote 11: IP54 for the earbuds under IEC 60529.12Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.phpRead 15 October 2026Review: IP54 for the buds.

IP551Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Earbuds IP55. The charging case is not waterproof.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Schutzklasse: earbuds IP55, charging case not waterproof.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026IP Rating page: the earbuds meet IP55 under IEC 60529. It does not apply to the charging case.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/shokz-new-opendots-air-arent-flashy-but-after-a-month-of-testing-i-can-confidently-say-theyre-the-best-clip-style-open-earbuds-for-most-peopleRead 16 October 2026Spec box: IP55.

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS: IP54 rating for buds and case. Footnote 11: the case is IP54.12Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_ear_open_review-news-65178.phpRead 15 October 2026Review: IP54 for the case.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Nothing X1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Nothing X app. Google Play and App Store per footnote 4.

Shokz App1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Footnote 4: Nothing X is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The guide shows the Apple and Google Play download for the Shokz App.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026Nothing X features: firmware updates.

Yes1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Shokz App: firmware updates and battery status.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App page: update firmware.6Maker product pageshokz.com/blogs/news/opendots-air-using-guidesRead 16 October 2026The Shokz App lets you download firmware updates.

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.

8.1g(0.3 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Design, Earbud: 8.1 g. The page text also says 8.1 g per bud.

6.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: earbuds 6.3 g plus or minus 0.2 g.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: earbuds 6.3 g +/- 0.2 g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width51.3Height41.4Depth14.4mm(2 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Design, Earbud: width 51.3 mm, height 41.4 mm, depth 14.4 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.

63.8g(2.3 oz)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Design, Case: 63.8 g. SoundGuys, hifi.de and GSMArena give 62.4 g. The maker figure is used.

37.3g(1.3 oz)1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Compare table: charging case 37.3 g plus or minus 2 g. Total 49.9 g plus or minus 2.4 g, which equals the case plus two earbuds, so this is the empty case.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Gewicht: charging case 37.3 g +/- 2 g.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width125.9Height44Depth19mm(5 × 1.7 × 0.7 in)1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, Design, Case: width 125.9 mm, height 44.0 mm, depth 19 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.

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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, Charging case, USB-C cable, User Guide, Safety and warranty information1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026SPECS, In the box: pair of earbuds, charging case, USB-C cable, User Guide, safety and warranty information.

OpenDots Air Earbuds, Charging Case, User Guide, Legal Information, App Card, Warranty Card1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026What's in the box list. No USB-C charging cable is included.3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026What's in the Box page: earbuds, charging case, user guide, legal information, warranty card and app card.

Cables included

ANothing Ear (open)

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026In the box lists one USB-C cable. Length and the other connector are not stated.

BShokz OpenDots Air

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Links

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Product page

us.nothing.tech/products/ear-open2Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026US store product page.

shokz.com/products/opendots-air1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US maker product page.

Spec sheet

eu.nothing.tech/products/ear-open1Maker product pageeu.nothing.tech/products/ear-openRead 15 October 2026The EU store page has the full SPECS tab. No separate datasheet is published.

de.shokz.com/products/opendots-air2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026The German product page holds the full spec table.

Manual

www.manualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.html3Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/836838/nothing-ear-open-b182-manual.htmlRead 15 October 2026ManualsLib copy of the Nothing ear (open) B182 user guide. The maker's own PDF was not reachable.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/1890/4612/files/OpenDots_Air_Online_User_Manual-EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Online user guide, English. The PDF text extraction drops digits, so numbers were read from the German edition.

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.

1year4Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 15 October 2026US terms of sale, limited warranty table: headphones and other electronic devices 12 months. US market. The EU terms list 24 months.

2years1Maker product pageshokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026US store: 2-year warranty.2Maker product pagede.shokz.com/products/opendots-airRead 16 October 2026Spec table row Garantie: 2 Jahre.

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