IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free'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. In comparison to the Bose SoundSport Free, 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 Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference -8.8g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Bose SoundSport Free 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
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's 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
The Bose SoundSport Free stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 Bose SoundSport Free by 1.6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely 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 Bose SoundSport Free's case has a full charge of 10 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 Bose SoundSport Free by 19 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free'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,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, 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,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them. The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Bose SoundSport Free, 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 Bose SoundSport Free 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 if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
