IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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. Compared 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,
Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Beoplay EX 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
Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beoplay EX's 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
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beoplay EX and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
Beoplay EX stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down 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. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 Beoplay EX by 2.4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces 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 implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The 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 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 device, they get a little less playing 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 having to recharge 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
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 earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Beoplay EX 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 Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the 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. 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).
Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beoplay EX
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Beoplay EX support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the 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 too 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. If 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
.
Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Beoplay EX come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
