Overall Score 7.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nuraphone NuraTrue | Energy Sistem Sport 5 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 14.8g | 18g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 14mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 20hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 40mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx low latency | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -42dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 10000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | ✗ | 100Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Nuraphone NuraTrue'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.
In comparison to the Nuraphone NuraTrue, Energy Sistem Sport 5 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
The Nuraphone NuraTrue have a weight of 14.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5, at 18g
weigh more than the Nuraphone NuraTrue with a difference of 3.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Nuraphone NuraTrue are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Energy Sistem Sport 5 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Nuraphone NuraTrue are resistant to sweat
Energy Sistem Sport 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nuraphone NuraTrue's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Energy Sistem Sport 5 and Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Nuraphone NuraTrue 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 device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Nuraphone NuraTrue stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Energy Sistem Sport 5, and Nuraphone NuraTrue have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Nuraphone NuraTrue driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 driver unit is 14mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Nuraphone NuraTrue's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Nuraphone NuraTrue's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Nuraphone NuraTrue's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.
Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery life is 6 hours, 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 chanrgings.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery life is
less than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 1 hours
. Every 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Nuraphone NuraTrue's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
more than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 2 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 0.5 hours
Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The Nuraphone NuraTrue have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Nuraphone NuraTrue use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Nuraphone NuraTrue have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Nuraphone NuraTrue have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue
Nuraphone NuraTrue support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nuraphone NuraTrue will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 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).
The Nuraphone NuraTrue have 2 microphones.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Nuraphone NuraTrue support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Nuraphone NuraTrue have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a find earbuds feature.
Nuraphone NuraTrue support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.
Nuraphone NuraTrue have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Nuraphone NuraTrue, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a control panel on them.
Nuraphone NuraTrue support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Nuraphone NuraTrue come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.