Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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. In comparison 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
Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 4.3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its 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 Beats Studio Buds by 3.4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds's case has a charge of 16 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 Beats Studio Buds by 13 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Beats Studio Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 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.
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 Beats Studio Buds will work fine with your iPad. 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. While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of 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 just 30 minutes. The Beats Studio Buds have a 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds, 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. Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Beats Studio Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
