| Nothing Ear (2)
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Security Grade
Calculator v1
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Nothing Ear (2)
Release Date: 2023-03-22 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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| Prior attacks
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None
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🔗 Proof
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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🔗 Proof
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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| Authentication
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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🔗 Proof
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Firmware-based (Companion App: Nothing X (iOS/Android))
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Custom audio chipset with LHDC 5.0 support • GPU: None
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: Internal firmware memory • Storage: None user-accessible
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 33 mAh per earbud, 485 mAh charging case • Power: USB-C / Qi wireless charging • Charging: Wired + wireless
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| Display & Camera
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Display: LED indicators • Camera: None
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: 11.6 mm dynamic drivers, microphones (ANC) • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 29.4 × 21.5 × 23.5 mm per earbud • Mass: 4.5 g per earbud, 51.9 g case
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The Nothing Ear (2) is the second generation of Nothing’s transparent wireless earbuds, combining a distinctive design with improved sound quality and active noise cancellation. Featuring Hi-Res Audio certification and support for the LHDC 5.0 codec, the earbuds target audiophiles seeking a niche alternative to mainstream models. The companion Nothing X app enables customization and secure firmware updates, while data handling is governed by a strict privacy policy.
