Ear (open)

Released October 2024.6 Last checked 15 October 2026.

Form factor: Open-ear
ANC: No
Battery life: 8h
With case: 30h

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General

Series: Ear1
Model numbers: B1823
GTIN / EAN: 6974434223448, 69744342281221
Announced: 24 September 20246 8
Status: Available2
Predecessor: Not available
Successor: Not available
Launch price (US): $1496 7 8
Launch price (EU): €1496 7
Markets: US, CA, GB, EU8
Colours: White, Blue1 2
Segment: Sport2

Design

Form factor: Open-ear1 2
Bud shape: Ear hook1 2
Use one bud alone: Not available
RGB lighting: Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud: Type Role Diameter (mm) Count per earbud
Dynamic Full range 14.2 1
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Driver type: Dynamic1
Driver size: 14.2mm
Drivers per bud: 1
Diaphragm material: Titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate with patent-pending design1
Frequency response: Not available
Impedance: 32Ω9
Sensitivity: Not available
Sensitivity reference: Not available
Max sample rate: Not available
Max bit depth: Not available
Adaptive EQ: Not available
Personalised sound: Not available
Onboard EQ: Not available
Custom EQ bands: 81 11
EQ presets: Balanced, More bass, More treble, Voice5
Volume limit: Not available

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

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio: Not available
Head tracking: Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling: No6
ANC type: Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds: Not available
Adaptive ANC: Not available
ANC levels: Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed): Not available
Transparency mode: Not available
Adjustable transparency: Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend: Not available
Conversation detection: Not available
Wind noise reduction: Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured): 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.9 10
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 microphone demonstrations. Background noise rejection is decent in simulated office and street conditions. Wind rejection is weak.10
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): Not available
Longest tested use per charge: Not available
Battery life with case (measured): Not available
Full charge time (measured): Not available
Weight per bud (measured): Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds: 46 7 10
All microphones in both earbuds: 46
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: 5.31
Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC1
Bluetooth profiles: RFCOMM, SPP, HFP, A2DP, AVDTP, AVCTP, AVRCP1
LE Audio: Not available
Auracast: No11
Multipoint: Yes1
Multipoint devices: 29 10
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: Not available
Lowest claimed latency: Not available

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
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.
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Official licence: Not available

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

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.

Battery and charging

Battery per bud: 64mAh1
User-replaceable earbud battery: Not available
Claimed battery life: 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
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Longest claimed use per charge: 8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed): Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed): 8h
Total with case (claimed): 30h
Total with case and ANC (claimed): Not available
Talk time (claimed): 6h
Full charge time, buds: Not available
Charging guidance: 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.1
Quick charge time: 10min1
Earbud playback after quick charge: 2h1

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

Charging case

Case battery: 635mAh1
User-replaceable case battery: Not available
Case charging port: USB-C1
Case full charge time: Not available
Wireless charging: No6 9 12
Wireless standards: Not available
Wireless charging power: Not available
Speaker in case: Not available
Screen on case: No1
Case works as audio transmitter: Not available

Controls

Controls: Pressure1
Earbud volume control: Pressure3
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 bud3
Remappable controls: Yes1 3
Voice assistant: Voice assistant of the connected phone, ChatGPT (Nothing phones)1 3

Sensors and health

In-ear detection: No9 11 12
Sensors: Not available
Heart rate sensor: Not available
Skin temperature sensing: Not available
Hearing aid feature: Not available
Medical clearances: Not available
Hearing test: Not available
Hearing protection: Not available
Health features: Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included: Not available
Ear tip materials: Not available
Stabilisers: Ear hook1
Ear tip fit test: Not available
Dust and water rating, buds: IP541 12
Dust and water rating, case: IP541 12
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: 8.1g(0.3 oz)1
Bud dimensions: Width51.3Height41.4Depth14.4mm(2 × 1.6 × 0.6 in)1
Case weight: 63.8g(2.3 oz)1
Case dimensions: Width125.9Height44Depth19mm(5 × 1.7 × 0.7 in)1

Certifications

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

In the box

In the box: Pair of earbuds, Charging case, USB-C cable, User Guide, Safety and warranty information1
Cables included: Type Count
USB-C cable 1
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