Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 0.84g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 1 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 0.6mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 1

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) .

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	8.56g	9.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	29hours
	charge time	0.3hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included