Classification
| Nothing Ear (2)
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| Classification
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| Grade
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B
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| Calculator version
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1
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| Classification date
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2025-10-05
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| Information
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| Name
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Nothing Ear (2)
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| Brand by Parent
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Nothing by Nothing Technology Limited (UK)
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| Generation
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2nd generation
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| Model(s)
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Ear (2)
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| Release date
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2023-03-22
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| Type/Category
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Wireless earbuds
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| Website
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[1]
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| Status
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In sale
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| More
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| Dimensions
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29.4 × 21.5 × 23.5 mm per earbud
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| Mass
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4.5 g per earbud, 51.9 g case
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| Operating system
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Firmware-based
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| Companion App
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Nothing X (iOS/Android)
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| CPU
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Custom audio chipset with LHDC 5.0 support
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| GPU
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None
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| Memory
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Internal firmware memory
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| Storage
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None user-accessible
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| Battery
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33 mAh per earbud, 485 mAh charging case
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| Power
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USB-C / Qi wireless charging
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| Charging
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Wired + wireless
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| Display
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LED indicators
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| Camera
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None
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| Sound
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11.6 mm dynamic drivers, microphones (ANC)
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| Connectivity
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Bluetooth 5.3
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| Device
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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[2]
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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[3]
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| Prior attacks
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None
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[4]
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| Updatability
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Very common
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[5]
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| Category score
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2
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| System
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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[6]
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[7]
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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[8]
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| Category score
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2
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| User Authentication
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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[9]
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| Authentication
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Basic
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[10]
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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[11]
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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[12]
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup with complexity requirements
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[13]
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| Category score
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2
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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.
