IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Nothing Ear 1's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 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
Nothing Ear 1 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Nothing Ear 1 with a difference -2.3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 1 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Nothing Ear 1 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Nothing Ear 1 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Nothing Ear 1 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The Nothing Ear 1 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 5.6mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sony WF 1000XM4'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 not 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 vendor, and the Nothing Ear 1's case is said to have a full charge of 29 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 13 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1
The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Nothing Ear 1 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Nothing Ear 1 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Nothing Ear 1 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Nothing Ear 1 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nothing Ear 1
Nothing Ear 1 have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Nothing Ear 1 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially 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 the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 be able to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
With the Nothing Ear 1, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 also 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.
Nothing Ear 1 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
