Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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. Compared to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a difference -1.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 0.6mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 0.5 hours
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone.
If you are planning 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
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