IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 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,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Beoplay EX with a difference -2.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beoplay EX have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beoplay EX 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.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beoplay EX have ANC 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 noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Beoplay EX sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 2.4mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 commonly 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 Beoplay EX by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Beoplay EX's case has a charge of 20 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 Beoplay EX by 9 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery.
It is recommended 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 Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Beoplay EX support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beoplay EX will work fine with your iPad. 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.
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).
The Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Beoplay EX have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only 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.
The Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The 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 following 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 Beoplay EX by 2 Years
.
The Beoplay EX support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
