A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the OnePlus Buds Z2, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Z2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both Nothing Ear 1, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

The OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 0.6mm , a common assumption 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 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.

Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, less than that of OnePlus Buds Z2 by 2 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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.

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

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

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

With the OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

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.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

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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