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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.

AeroClip1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Listed by the maker as AeroClip 2, the second model in the AeroClip line.

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.

D1105, D1105Z11, D1105Z21, D1105Z31, D1105Z911Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026US store SKUs D1105Z11, D1105Z21, D1105Z31 and D1105Z91. D1105 is the base model on the EU declaration. The UK store uses D1105G11, G21, G31 and G91 with the same barcodes. Those UK codes are not stored.9Regulatory filingsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000037995/en_US/000037995.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity for model D1105, product name ANKER AeroClip 2, dated 2026-09-03.

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.

194644348632, 194644348755, 194644348748, 1946443486701Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Barcodes from the US store product data, one per colour.

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.

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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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026US store lists the product at $169.99 with a New Release tag and a publish date of 22 September 2026.

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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soundcore AeroClip11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the AeroClip 2 the sequel and an upgrade over its predecessor, the original AeroClip.

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.

$169.991Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026US store price $169.99. TechRadar gives the same price as the launch price. Excludes sales tax.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review states $169.99 and 160 GBP at launch.

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.

€179.9912Press articleborncity.com/news/soundcore-aeroclip-2-sechs-sensoren-sollen-telefonate-klarer-machenRead 14 October 2026German tech news on the 22 September 2026 launch: 179.99 EUR in Europe. The report says Europe and does not name a country or state VAT. The EU maker store does not list the product yet.

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.

US1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026US store only. Other markets are not verified from a maker store.

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.

Midnight Black, Cloud White, Mist Blue, Burgundy Red1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026US store colour selector: Burgundy Red, Mist Blue, Midnight Black and Cloud White.

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.

Office16Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026The maker page and title position the product for clear calls at work and in everyday life. No maker category matches the enum exactly, so office is the closest option.

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-ear2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing section: the clip sits on the outer ear cartilage and the acoustic ball faces the ear canal. Nothing goes into the 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.

Clip2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026C-bridge clip. The earclip clamps on the outer ear cartilage.

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

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Either bud2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Button table has a separate column for a single earclip. The support FAQ describes wearing only the left earbud with the right one in the case. Which bud works alone is shown as either.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ has a Music (Single Earbud) row.

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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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip 2

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	12	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: driver unit 12 mm. Dynamic type from the maker page text on a dual-magnet driver and TechRadar spec table.

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

Dynamic11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 12mm dynamic.

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.

Aerospace-grade metal and advanced polymer diaphragm1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: aerospace-grade metal and advanced polymer diaphragm on a 12 mm dual-magnet driver.

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

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Test conditions are not stated.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 20Hz-20kHz.

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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Yes13Press articlelowyat.net/2026/406849/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-malaysiaRead 14 October 2026Report: HearID 5.0 creates a personalised equaliser profile from an in-app hearing test.

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.

814Reviewnetzwelt.de/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2/testbericht.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review: an 8-band equalizer in the app.

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.

soundcore Signature, Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing, Volume Booster2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sound Effects lists soundcore Signature (default), Clear Vocals, Powerful Bass, Calm and Soothing and Volume Booster.

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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Spatial Audio2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spatial Audio section in the soundcore app under HearID. The maker FAQ calls it 3D surround sound.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: supports 3D surround sound.

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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No2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual lists only the Fixed music mode, described as spatial audio without head tracking. No head-tracked mode is documented.

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.

No4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: neither AeroClip model uses active 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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: 4 mics and 2 VPUs. The VPUs are voice pickup units, not microphones.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 6 sensors, 4 microphones and 2 VPUs.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Four microphones across the pair. The two VPUs are not counted.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 4 microphones and 2 VPUs. VPUs are not counted as microphones.

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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Yes13Press articlelowyat.net/2026/406849/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-malaysiaRead 14 October 2026Report on the maker press material: two voice pickup units detect vibrations from the wearer's vocal cords next to four MEMS microphones. The maker does not use the words bone conduction. A retailer spec list shows bone conduction as yes.

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 pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: the ANKER Thus AI chip isolates the voice. The support FAQ lists improved call noise reduction.

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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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Button table: single press mutes or unmutes during a call.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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ANKER Thus AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: ANKER Thus AI chip. Exact chip model is not stated.

Connections

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

Bluetooth2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 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.

6.02Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: Bluetooth version 6.0.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000cPNd4AAGRead 14 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth version 6.0.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: Bluetooth 6.0.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 6.0.

Bluetooth codecs

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: SBC, AAC and LDAC.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000cPNd4AAGRead 14 October 2026Spec list: SBC, AAC and LDAC.

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.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections section: two Bluetooth devices at once, on by default.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: AeroClip 2 supports multipoint.14Reviewnetzwelt.de/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2/testbericht.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review paired the earbuds with an iPhone, an Android phone and a Windows PC in the two-device mode.

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.

22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections connects the earbuds to two devices at the same time.

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

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: Bluetooth range 10 m (about 32 ft).

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.

Android, iOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing section shows Android 6.0 and later and iOS and other systems.

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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip 2

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing section shows Bluetooth pairing for Android and iOS. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

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

Bsoundcore AeroClip 2

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred Audio Quality. LDAC and Spatial Audio cannot be used at the same time. LDAC raises power use and shortens playback time.
AI translation	Latest soundcore app with the earbuds connected to the app. Dual connections must be turned off.
AI assistant (Anka)	Latest soundcore app open and the earbuds connected to the phone by Bluetooth. On Android the app must be allowed to run in the background.
Call buttons	The buttons answer, end and reject carrier calls. They do not answer or end calls in third-party calling apps such as WhatsApp or Zoom.

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC section (Android 8.0 and later, LDAC and Spatial Audio not together, higher power use). AI translation section (turn off Dual Connections). AI assistant section (app open, Bluetooth connected). Button limits from the support FAQ.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: buttons support carrier calls only, not third-party calling apps.

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.

62mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: earclip battery capacity 62 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000037859/en_US/000037859.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chinese guide Technical Data repeats 62 mAh for the earclip.

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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	8
ANC off	Yes	32
Call	No	5
Call	Yes	20

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: playback 8 h per charge and 32 h with the case, Music mode. The maker comparison page gives Call mode as 5 h per charge and 20 h with the case. LDAC shortens playback. Codec and volume for the 8 h figure are not stated.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026Comparison table, AeroClip 2 column: Music Mode 8 h per charge and 32 h with case, Call Mode 5 h per charge and 20 h with case. The body text of the same page also says around 10 to 11 hours and 42 to 45 hours. That text conflicts with the table, the manual and the reviews, so it is not stored.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 8 hours for the buds and 32 hours with the case.

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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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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

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

32h=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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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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60min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: fully charging the earclips in the case takes about 1 hour.

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 earbuds and the case together take about 2 hours to charge fully. The earbuds take about 1 hour to charge fully in the case. Input is 5 V 0.9 A.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: about 2 hours for earclips and case together, about 1 hour for the earclips. Technical Data: input 5 V 0.9 A. The case alone is not timed.

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.

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes in the case gives up to 4 hours of playback.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: a 10-minute charge provides 4 hours of use.

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.

4h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: 10 minutes in the case gives up to 4 hours of playback. Earbuds only.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: a 10-minute charge provides 4 hours of use.

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.

580mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: charging case battery capacity 580 mAh. Typical or rated basis is not stated.8Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000037859/en_US/000037859.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chinese guide Technical Data repeats 580 mAh for the case.

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-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview lists a USB-C charging port on the case. The supplied cable is C to C.

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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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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: place the case upright on a compatible wireless charger.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: wireless charging is supported on AeroClip 2.

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

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Qi12Press articleborncity.com/news/soundcore-aeroclip-2-sechs-sensoren-sollen-telefonate-klarer-machenRead 14 October 2026The report says the case charges by USB-C or wirelessly by Qi. The maker names wireless charging but not the standard.

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.

No2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026The case overview lists an LED indicator, a USB-C port and a case button only.

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.

Button2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Physical buttons on each earclip. The support FAQ states the buttons replace the touch controls of the first AeroClip.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: physical buttons instead of touch controls.

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.

Buttons6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: no default volume buttons. Volume up and down can be assigned to button actions in the soundcore app. This makes volume a configurable button function, not a default one.14Reviewnetzwelt.de/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2/testbericht.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review: songs and volume can be controlled with the buttons.

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.

Single press: play or pause, answer a call, mute or unmute during a call, Double press left: previous track, Double press right: next track, Double press during a call: end or reject the call, Triple press: enter or exit Nap Mode, Hold for 3 seconds: power on, Hold for 6 seconds: power off2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Button controls table. Hold for 3 seconds powers on and hold for 6 seconds powers off. The support FAQ lists hold for 2 seconds as no function by default.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ default controls table for music and calls.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual states the button controls can be customised in the soundcore app.6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: controls can be customised in the app. Controls for both earbuds and for a single earbud are set separately.

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.

Anka2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI Assistant section: the Anka assistant in the soundcore app is activated by saying Hey Anka. It is an app assistant, not a phone assistant.

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.

No6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-button-controls-on-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: the earbuds do not support wearing detection.

Sensors

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Voice pickup units (VPU)5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ names 2 VPUs among the 6 sensors.

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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Yes13Press articlelowyat.net/2026/406849/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-malaysiaRead 14 October 2026Report: in-app hearing test behind HearID 5.0. This is a sound-personalisation test, not a medical test.

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.

IP572Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Data: IP57 for the earclips. Not for swimming, diving or showering.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000cPNd4AAGRead 14 October 2026Spec list prints the earbud rating as IPX57. The manual and the maker FAQ say IP57.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: IP57.5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-are-the-differences-between-ANKER-AeroClip-2-and-the-first-generation-AeroClipRead 14 October 2026FAQ: IP57.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: IP57.

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.

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual refers to the soundcore 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, iOS7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-the-soundcore-app-with-ANKER-AeroClip-2Read 14 October 2026FAQ: download the soundcore app from the App Store or Google Play.

User firmware updates

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update section: the app notifies when new firmware is available.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: real-time two-way translation in 100+ languages through the soundcore app.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI Translation section: real-time and face-to-face translation in the soundcore app.

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.

6.2g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026Page text: 6.2 g per earbud. The other reviews and the comparison page repeat 6.2 g. netzwelt rounds to 7 g. The maker figure is used.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/blogs/open-ear/aeroclip-vs-aeroclip-2Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: 6.2 g.11Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6.2 g per bud.

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.

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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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Hi-Res Audio Wireless13Press articlelowyat.net/2026/406849/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2-malaysiaRead 14 October 2026Report: Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification from the Japan Audio Society, with LDAC.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

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Other certifications

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Made for iPhone (MFi)14Reviewnetzwelt.de/anker-soundcore-aeroclip-2/testbericht.htmlRead 14 October 2026Review lists the MFi certificate (Made for iPhone) for the earbuds and the app. The maker store images also carry a Made for iPhone mark.

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.

AeroClip 2 earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Documentation15Retailer pagedoctorhead.ru/product/anker_soudncore_aeroclip_2_blackRead 14 October 2026Retailer package list: earbuds, charging case, USB-C charging cable and documentation. The manual confirms the C to C cable.

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.

Bsoundcore AeroClip 2

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

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging section: the supplied C to C charging cable.

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.

us.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-calls1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1105-aeroclip-2-clip-on-earbuds-with-clearest-callsRead 14 October 2026

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.

service.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000cPNd4AAG3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/product-description/a08e200000cPNd4AAGRead 14 October 2026Support product page for the D1105. It lists the manuals, the EU declaration and a short spec list. No standalone datasheet exists.

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.

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000038056/en_US/000038056.pdfRead 14 October 2026German user guide D1105. No English guide is listed on the support page. The Technical Data table is on the last pages. The Chinese guide (000037859) has the same table.

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.

1.5years10Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 14 October 2026US store warranty page: Headphones, all series, 18 months. The page is a general policy and does not name the AeroClip 2. US market.

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