IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Beats Studio Buds, 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 Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 4.3g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds 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 Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Beats Studio Buds and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3.4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates 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 means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Beats Studio Buds'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 usually 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 Beats Studio Buds by 3 hours
. Every 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Beats Studio Buds by 13 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Beats Studio Buds use 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 laptops, phones, and tablets. Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beats Studio Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.
Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the Beats Studio Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
