Ear (2)

Released March 2023.4 Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor: In-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery life: 6.3h
With case: 36h

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At a glance

Weight per bud
4.5g1
Lower than 80% of other earbuds. Lower is better.

All specs

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General

Series: Ear1
Model numbers: B1556
GTIN / EAN: 6974434220720, 69744342206148
Announced: 22 March 20234
Status: Not available
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Nothing Ear 9
Launch price (US): $1493
Launch price (EU): €1491
Markets: US, EU4
Colours: Black, White1
Segment: Music1

Design

Form factor: In-ear1
Bud shape: Stem7
Use one bud alone: Not available
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic 11.6 1
Source1
Driver type: Dynamic1
Driver size: 11.6mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: Graphene + PU (Polyurethane)1
Frequency response: Not available
Impedance: Not available
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: 192kHz1
Max bit depth: 24bits1
Adaptive EQ: Not available
Personalised sound: Yes1
Onboard EQ: Not available
Custom EQ bands: Not available
EQ presets: Not available
Volume limit: Not available

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11.6	1

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio: Not available
Head tracking: Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: Yes1
ANC type: Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Yes1
ANC levels: 31
ANC attenuation (claimed): 40dB1
Transparency mode: Yes1
Adjustable transparency: Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Not available
Conversation detection: Not available
Wind noise reduction: Yes4

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): RTINGS, Balanced EQ preset: fairly neutral. Its graph shows less bass than is audible because of a fitting issue on the test rig. Underemphasised mid-mid and bright, clear sibilants. SoundGuys, default tuning: about 10 dB above its preference curve around 5 kHz, a scooped 400 Hz to 1 kHz range and mildly exaggerated bass and sub-bass.6 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): Voice is present and understandable but very thin and distorted. Noise handling is good in moderately noisy places, with slightly affected vocal quality in loud noises.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)
Not available 5.6
Yes 6.12
Source6 7
Longest tested use per charge: 6.12h
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

ANC	Hours (h)
Not available	5.6
Yes	6.12

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 61
All microphones in both earbuds: 61
Bone conduction voice sensor: Not available
Mic noise reduction: DSP1
Call audio bandwidth: Not available
Mic mute control: Not available
Sidetone: Not available

Connectivity

Chip: Not available
Connections: Bluetooth1
Bluetooth: 5.31
Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, LHDC1
Bluetooth profiles: BLE, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1
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): Not available
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 120
Source1
Lowest claimed latency: 120ms

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode with a Nothing phone	120

Compatibility

Platforms: Android, iOS1
Connection per platform: Not available
Features that need a specific device: Feature Needs
Low latency Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on. Low Lag Mode is listed for Nothing X and Phone (1).
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution streaming Both Bluetooth devices must support the LHDC transmission protocol.
Dual Connection Must be enabled on the phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher sets it up in Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. Some laptops can have longer sound switching time.
Custom gestures, Personal Sound Profile, Personalised ANC and in-ear detection Turned on with a phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher uses Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app.
Google Fast Pair Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, or Google Play services 11.7 or higher.
Source1
Official licence: Not available

Feature	Needs
Low latency	Latency as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phone devices with Game mode turned on. Low Lag Mode is listed for Nothing X and Phone (1).
LHDC 5.0 high-resolution streaming	Both Bluetooth devices must support the LHDC transmission protocol.
Dual Connection	Must be enabled on the phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher sets it up in Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app. Some laptops can have longer sound switching time.
Custom gestures, Personal Sound Profile, Personalised ANC and in-ear detection	Turned on with a phone. Nothing OS 1.1.4 or higher uses Bluetooth settings. Other Android 6.0 or higher and iOS devices use the Nothing X app.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher, or Google Play services 11.7 or higher.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 33mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: Mode Codec Includes case recharges Hours (h)
ANC off AAC No 6.3
ANC on Not available No 4
ANC off AAC Yes 36
ANC on Not available Yes 22.5
Call Not available No 3.5
Call Not available Yes 20.5
Source1
Longest claimed use per charge: 6.3h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): 4h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 6.3h
Total with case (claimed): 36h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): 22.5h
Talk time (claimed): 3.5h
Full charge time, buds: 80min1
Charging guidance: With the earbuds inside the case and the case connected by USB-C, the earbuds and case charge from 0 to 100 percent in 90 minutes. Nothing states this figure for the combined charge and does not give a separate case-only time.1
Quick charge time: 10min1
Earbud playback after quick charge: 1.8h1

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	6.3
ANC on	Not available	No	4
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
ANC on	Not available	Yes	22.5
Call	Not available	No	3.5
Call	Not available	Yes	20.5

Charging case

Case battery: 485mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: Yes1
Wireless standards: Qi1
Wireless charging power: 2.5W1
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: Not available
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

Controls

Controls: Pressure1
Earbud volume control: Pressure1
Gestures: Single press: play or pause, answer or hang up calls, Double press: skip forward, reject calls, Triple press: skip back, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode1
Remappable controls: Yes1
Voice assistant: Not available

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: Yes1
Sensors: Force sensor1
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: Silicone6
Stabilisers: None6
Ear tip fit test: Yes1
Dust and water rating, buds: IP541
Dust and water rating, case: IP551
Water resistance depth: Not available

Software

Companion app: Nothing X1
App platforms: Android, iOS1 6
User firmware updates: Yes1 5
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: Width21.5Height29.4Depth23.5mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1
Case weight: 51.9g(1.8 oz)1
Case dimensions: Width55.5Height55.5Depth22mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio: Hi-Res Audio Wireless1
Communication certifications: Not available
FCC IDs: Not available
Other certifications: Not available

In the box

In the box: Pair of earbuds, Ear tips in size S, M, L, Charging case, Type-C cable, Safety information and warranty information, User guide1
Cables included: Not available