Verdict: Tier C — risk score 65/100.
Firmware contacts servers outside the EU — operational traffic, no audio data transmitted.
| Device | AuraBuds X6 Earbuds |
|---|---|
| Privacy tier | Tier C |
| Risk score | 65/100 (lower is more private) |
| Audit date | 2026-04-29 |
| Auditor | Tomás Maria Vaz de Noronha |
| Methodology | 3-pass forensic network audit (DNS + traffic + 6-dim classification) |
| License | CC-BY-4.0 — free re-use with attribution |
| PCAP availability | Anonymised, on request to bona-fide researchers |
Firmware contacts servers outside the EU — operational traffic, no audio data transmitted.
This finding is based on a 3-pass forensic network audit conducted in an isolated network environment in Lisbon, Portugal. The methodology captures every DNS query, monitors total traffic during active and idle states, and classifies each contacted domain across 6 dimensions (GDPR, surveillance, tracking, minimization, transparency, traffic-behaviour).
Sold by Ainode — Tier C (Privacy Disclosed). All data flows are documented and disclosed to the buyer at point of sale.
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