Buds 2

Released May 2025.4 Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 13.5h
With case: 55h

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At a glance

Quick charge
4h1
Higher than 86% of other earbuds.
Weight per bud
4.5g1
Lower than 80% of other earbuds. Lower is better.

All specs

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General

Series: Not available
Model numbers: Not available
GTIN / EAN: 6974434225053, 6974434225077, 69744342250392
Announced: 28 April 20254
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $595
Launch price (EU): €49.956
Markets: US, DE6
Colours: Light Green, Dark Grey, Orange1
Segment: Music1

Design

Form factor: In-ear1
Bud shape: Stem1
Use one bud alone: Not available
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic 11 1
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Driver type: Dynamic1
Driver size: 11mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: PMI (Polymethacrylimide) + PU (Polyurethane)1
Frequency response: Min20 HzMax20 kHz8
Impedance: Not available
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: Not available
Max bit depth: Not available
Adaptive EQ: Not available
Personalised sound: No9
Onboard EQ: Not available
Custom EQ bands: 37
EQ presets: Dirac Opteo, Pop, Rock, Classical, Electronic, Enhance Vocals7
Volume limit: Not available

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: Spatial Audio Effect1
Head tracking: Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Hybrid1
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Yes1
ANC levels: 311
ANC attenuation (claimed): 48dB1
Transparency mode: Yes1
Adjustable transparency: Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Not available
Conversation detection: Not available
Wind noise reduction: Yes1

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): Default Dirac Opteo preset. About 5 to 9 dB more low-end than the SoundGuys house curve. About 3 to 4 dB under the curve between 3 and 6 kHz.7
Bass amount (measured): Not available
Treble amount (measured): Not available
Deviation from target (measured): Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured): Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured): Not available
Sound leakage (measured): Not available
Noise isolation (measured): Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured): Not available
Passive isolation (measured): Not available
Call quality notes (measured): SoundGuys describes good clarity and natural tonality in ideal conditions and effective wind noise reduction outdoors. Street conditions work better than a busy office, where ringing phones still come through.7
Mic low-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured): Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured): Not available
Latency (measured): Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured): Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured): Not available
Latency in game mode (measured): Not available
Battery life (measured): ANC Hours (h)
No 13.28
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Longest tested use per charge: 13.28h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

ANC	Hours (h)
No	13.28

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 61
All microphones in both earbuds: 61
Bone conduction voice sensor: Not available
Mic noise reduction: AI1
Call audio bandwidth: Not available
Mic mute control: No12
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: Not available
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.41
Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC1
Bluetooth profiles: Not available
LE Audio: Not available
Auracast: Not available
Multipoint: Yes1
Multipoint devices: 21
Multipoint with LDAC: Not available
Paired devices remembered: Not available
Automatic switching between own devices: Not available
Fast pairing: Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1
Audio sharing: Not available
Wireless range (claimed): 10m1
Wireless receiver: Not available
Receiver connector: Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio: Not available

Latency

Low latency mode: Yes1
Claimed latency: Connection Mode Latency (ms)
Bluetooth Game Mode with a Nothing phone 110
Source1
Lowest claimed latency: 110ms

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	110

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS1
Connection per platform: Platform Connection
Android Bluetooth
iOS Bluetooth
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Features that need a specific device: Feature Needs
Custom controls and advanced settings Turn on custom controls with a phone. Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later has the settings built in. Other Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later devices use the Nothing X app.
110 ms Game Mode latency Earbuds paired with a Nothing phone with Game Mode turned on.
Google Fast Pair Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later. Android 6.0 or later. Find My and device renaming need Android 10 or later.
Clear Voice Technology 3.0 Applies only when the microphones record voice, such as on a call or a voice message.
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Official licence: Not available

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Feature	Needs
Custom controls and advanced settings	Turn on custom controls with a phone. Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later has the settings built in. Other Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later devices use the Nothing X app.
110 ms Game Mode latency	Earbuds paired with a Nothing phone with Game Mode turned on.
Google Fast Pair	Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later. Android 6.0 or later. Find My and device renaming need Android 10 or later.
Clear Voice Technology 3.0	Applies only when the microphones record voice, such as on a call or a voice message.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 53mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: Mode Codec Includes case recharges Hours (h)
ANC off AAC No 13.5
ANC off AAC Yes 55
ANC on Not available No 7.5
ANC on Not available Yes 32
Call Not available No 8.5
Call Not available Yes 35
Call Not available No 7
Call Not available Yes 30
Source1
Longest claimed use per charge: 13.5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 7.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 13.5h
Total with case (claimed): 55h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 32h
Talk time (claimed): 8.5h
Full charge time, buds: 62min1
Charging guidance: The maker charging time table lists Full Charge 93 minutes and Earbuds in Case 62 minutes. It does not say whether the earbuds sit inside the case for the 93 minute figure. A 5 V 1 A adapter or higher is needed for fast charging.1
Quick charge time: 10min1
Earbud playback after quick charge: 4h1

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	13.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	55
ANC on	Not available	No	7.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	32
Call	Not available	No	8.5
Call	Not available	Yes	35
Call	Not available	No	7
Call	Not available	Yes	30

Charging case

Case battery: 460mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: No7
Wireless standards: Not available
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Not available
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

Controls

Controls: Touch1
Earbud volume control: Touch1
Gestures: Double tap, Triple tap, Tap and hold, Double tap and hold1
Remappable controls: Yes1
Voice assistant: Voice assistant1

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: Yes1
Sensors: Not available
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: No9
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included: S, M, L1
Ear tip materials: Silicone10
Stabilisers: Not available
Ear tip fit test: Yes11
Dust and water rating, buds: IP551
Dust and water rating, case: IPX21
Water resistance depth: Not available

Software

Companion app: Nothing X1
App platforms: Android, iOS1
User firmware updates: Yes1
Finding network: Not available
Precision finding: Not available
Live translation: Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Weight per bud: 4.5g(0.2 oz)1
Bud dimensions: Width20.6Height33.4Depth22.8mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)1
Case weight: 41.5g(1.5 oz)1
Case dimensions: Width53.3Height53.3Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)1

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio: Not available
Communication certifications: Not available
FCC IDs: Not available
Other certifications: EU RoHS, REACH1

In the box

In the box: Pair of earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in size S, M, L, User guide, Safety information and warranty information1
Cables included: Not available