IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared 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
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -8.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose SoundSport Free 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, 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, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver 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 on its way through.
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 tells how well an audio device generates high human 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 generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 having to recharge 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is highly adivsable 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
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine 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 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,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.
Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
