A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Nuraphone NuraTrue IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Nuraphone NuraTrue'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 Nuraphone NuraTrue, 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

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

Nuraphone NuraTrue 14.8g

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a weight of 14.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the Nuraphone NuraTrue by -5.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Nuraphone NuraTrue are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers, what this means is that Nuraphone NuraTrue's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 1 and Nuraphone NuraTrue have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Nuraphone NuraTrue have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Nuraphone NuraTrue and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10mm

Nuraphone NuraTrue driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20Hz

The Nuraphone NuraTrue's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20000Hz

The Nuraphone NuraTrue's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue 108dB/mW

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.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 6hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer 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.

Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Nuraphone NuraTrue's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 11 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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, less than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Nuraphone NuraTrue v5

Nuraphone NuraTrue have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10meters

The Nuraphone NuraTrue have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nuraphone NuraTrue

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nuraphone NuraTrue will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 1 6only

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2only

The Nuraphone NuraTrue have 2 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of Nuraphone NuraTrue by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

The Nothing Ear 1 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Nothing Ear 1 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

With the Nuraphone NuraTrue, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Nuraphone NuraTrue come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	Nuraphone NuraTrue
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.4g	14.8g
	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	11.6mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	108dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	18hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
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	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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