Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by -1.2g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours enables 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, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 5 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

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 The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The 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 help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone.

This is useful in noisy environments. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . The 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.

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty 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.

Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.