Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7'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 the second value of 4 means 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a weight of 50g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by -40.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bowers & Wilkins PI7's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a unit size of 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 2.4mm
, as many tend to believe 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 make sound with a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 1
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is 4.5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 0.5 hours
. Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 11 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bowers & Wilkins PI7 by 1.5 hours
Bowers & Wilkins PI7, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have 6 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bowers & Wilkins PI7
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support the find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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.
Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Bowers & Wilkins PI7, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
