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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IP ratings refer to 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 represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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. Compared 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
The Nothing Ear 1 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The 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 linking any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 1 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two 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, what this means is that Nothing Ear 1's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Nothing Ear 1 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Nothing Ear 1 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. The Nothing Ear 1 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Nothing Ear 1 have a unit size of 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 0.6mm
, as many tend to believe 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 produce better quality sound. The Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible 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 can generate equal treble The 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 requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 3 hours . 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Nothing Ear 1's case is said to have a charge of 29 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 1's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Nothing Ear 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Nothing Ear 1 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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.
The Nothing Ear 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1 The Nothing Ear 1 have 6 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Nothing Ear 1 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 be able 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 so that the music is paused. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. This kind is 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 following 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 . Nothing Ear 1 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Nothing Ear 1 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.