Buds 2 Plus

Released May 2025.12 Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 14h
With case: 61.5h

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At a glance

Quick charge
4.5h1
Higher than 98% of other earbuds.
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
33h
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: B1842
GTIN / EAN: Not available
Announced: Not available
Status: Available1
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): Not available
Launch price (EU): Not available
Markets: US1
Colours: Light Grey1
Segment: Music1

Design

Form factor: In-ear1
Bud shape: Stem1
Use one bud alone: Either bud8
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic 12 1
Source1
Driver type: Dynamic1
Driver size: 12mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) + PU (Polyurethane)1
Frequency response: Not available
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: Yes1
Onboard EQ: Not available
Custom EQ bands: 38
EQ presets: Pop, Rock, Classical, Electronic, Enhance Vocals4
Volume limit: Not available

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	12	1

Spatial audio

Spatial audio: Spatial Audio Effect1
Head tracking: No9

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Hybrid1
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Yes1
ANC levels: 38
ANC attenuation (claimed): 50dB1
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 Pop EQ has elevated bass relative to the SoundGuys target. Most mids and treble track that target, with minor peaks and dips.8
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 samples preserve intelligible speech on busy streets and in wind. Indoor background suppression is less effective.8
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 Codec Hours (h)
No Not available 10.37
No AAC 14.38
No LDAC 8.57
Source8 10
Longest tested use per charge: 14.38h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): 4.54g(0.2 oz)11

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
No	Not available	10.37
No	AAC	14.38
No	LDAC	8.57

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: Not available
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: Not available
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.41
Bluetooth codecs: AAC, SBC, LDAC1
Bluetooth profiles: Not available
LE Audio: No5
Auracast: Not available
Multipoint: Yes1
Multipoint devices: 21
Multipoint with LDAC: Not available
Paired devices remembered: 84
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 105
Source1
Lowest claimed latency: 105ms

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode with a Nothing phone	105

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS1
Connection per platform: Platform Connection
Android Bluetooth
iOS Bluetooth
Source1
Features that need a specific device: Feature Needs
LDAC Compatible Android device. Enable High-quality audio in Nothing X and LDAC on the phone. Both connected devices must support LDAC.
Custom controls and advanced settings Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later has integrated settings. Other Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later devices use Nothing X.
105 ms Game Mode Nothing phone with Game Mode enabled.
Google Fast Pair Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later. Android 6.0 or later.
Smart Adaptive ANC leakage compensation ANC High memory mode, in-ear detection on, no chewing during the first three seconds after insertion and ambient wind no greater than 3 m/s.
Source1
Official licence: Not available

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Compatible Android device. Enable High-quality audio in Nothing X and LDAC on the phone. Both connected devices must support LDAC.
Custom controls and advanced settings	Nothing OS 1.5.6 or later has integrated settings. Other Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later devices use Nothing X.
105 ms Game Mode	Nothing phone with Game Mode enabled.
Google Fast Pair	Supported Android device with Google Play services 11.7 or later. Android 6.0 or later.
Smart Adaptive ANC leakage compensation	ANC High memory mode, in-ear detection on, no chewing during the first three seconds after insertion and ambient wind no greater than 3 m/s.

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 14
ANC off AAC Yes 61.5
ANC on AAC No 7.5
ANC on AAC Yes 33
Transparency AAC No 7.5
Transparency AAC Yes 33
ANC off LDAC No 8
ANC off LDAC Yes 36
ANC on LDAC No 5.5
ANC on LDAC Yes 25
Transparency LDAC No 5.5
Transparency LDAC Yes 25
Call Not available No 8
Call Not available Yes 34
Call Not available No 6.5
Call Not available Yes 29
Source7
Longest claimed use per charge: 14h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 7.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 14h
Total with case (claimed): 61.5h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 33h
Talk time (claimed): 8h
Full charge time, buds: 60min1
Charging guidance: Not available
Quick charge time: 10min1
Earbud playback after quick charge: 4.5h1

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	14
ANC off	AAC	Yes	61.5
ANC on	AAC	No	7.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	33
Transparency	AAC	No	7.5
Transparency	AAC	Yes	33
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	36
ANC on	LDAC	No	5.5
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	25
Transparency	LDAC	No	5.5
Transparency	LDAC	Yes	25
Call	Not available	No	8
Call	Not available	Yes	34
Call	Not available	No	6.5
Call	Not available	Yes	29

Charging case

Case battery: 460mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: No6
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 3
Gestures: Double tap, Triple tap, Tap and hold, Double tap and hold1
Remappable controls: Yes1
Voice assistant: Connected phone voice assistant2

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: Yes1 3
Sensors: Not available
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Yes1
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included: S, M, L1
Ear tip materials: Silicone4
Stabilisers: Not available
Ear tip fit test: No11
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 3
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: Width20.9Height33.6Depth22.7mm(0.8 × 1.3 × 0.9 in)1
Case weight: 42.5g(1.5 oz)1
Case dimensions: Width53.3Height53.3Depth23mm(2.1 × 2.1 × 0.9 in)1

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio: Hi-Res Audio Wireless1
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 (S, M, L, M fitted), User guide, Safety and warranty information1
Cables included: Not available