Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -2.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2.4mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high human 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 generate equal treble
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case has a full charge of 20 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,
more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 9 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, 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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 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. When 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,
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2 Years
.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
