A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 IPX4

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9, 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

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 10.8g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 with a difference -1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 5.8mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 5.8mm , 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.

Lowest Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 40000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that Audio Technica ATH TWX9 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1

Sound Pressure Level

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 102dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH TWX9's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 6hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9'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 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 18.5hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's case is said to have a full charge of 18.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 10.5 hours

Charge Time

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 2.5hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Audio Technica ATH TWX9

Has Aac

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support AAC, a codec 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 Audio Technica ATH TWX9 will work fine 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 4only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have 4 microphones.

Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of Audio Technica ATH TWX9 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Highest Mic Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 16000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 100Hz

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support the find earbuds feature.

The 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 find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The 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.

Multipoint Count

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 2only

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

With the Audio Technica ATH TWX9, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

The Nothing Ear 1 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Audio Technica ATH TWX9 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Audio Technica ATH TWX9	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	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	5.8mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	18.5hours	29hours
	charge time	2.5hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
	highest mic frequency	16000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
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
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Sound Pressure Level

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

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

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

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