Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Nothing Ear 1
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Nothing Ear 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 29hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Nothing Ear 1's rating for solids indicates 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 Nothing Ear 1, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Nothing Ear 1 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g are heavier than the Nothing Ear 1 with a difference of 3.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 1 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 are resistant to sweat Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Nothing Ear 1 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Nothing Ear 1 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Nothing Ear 1 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Nothing Ear 1 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Nothing Ear 1 have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 0.6mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble Nothing Ear 1'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 3 hours . 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 Nothing Ear 1's case is said to have a full charge of 29 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 9 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 1's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 0.5 hours The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Nothing Ear 1 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Nothing Ear 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Nothing Ear 1 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Nothing Ear 1 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1 Nothing Ear 1 have 6 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them.
The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Nothing Ear 1, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them. 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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years, more than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 1 Years . The Nothing Ear 1 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Nothing Ear 1 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.