A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 of liquids 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.

In comparison 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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are heavier than the OnePlus Buds Z2 with a difference of 0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of 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 fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after 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 which results in a reduced level of noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by 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 , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver 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 measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

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 listening 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case has a full charge of 31 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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 power is 40mAh, battery power, shows 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 device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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

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

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 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

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 allows data transfers 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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , 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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while 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 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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

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

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can easily 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

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

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

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9g	9.4g
	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	11mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	29hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
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 Review By Comparison of the Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Nothing Ear 1

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Reasons why you might like the Nothing Ear 1

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

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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