Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Devialet Gemini 2 | Nothing Ear 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 120dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 17hours | 29hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✗ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Devialet Gemini 2, 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
Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference -2.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Devialet Gemini 2 are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Devialet Gemini 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Devialet Gemini 2 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Devialet Gemini 2 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Devialet Gemini 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Devialet Gemini 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 1.6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Devialet Gemini 2 can produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 1
The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular 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 can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Devialet Gemini 2'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 commonly 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
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
. Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Devialet Gemini 2's case has a charge of 17 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Devialet Gemini 2 by 12 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 0.5 hours
The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Devialet Gemini 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Devialet Gemini 2 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 Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature.
Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the Devialet Gemini 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.
The Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
Nothing Ear 1 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.