Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. 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 (sweat).

Scoring 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.

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, Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

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

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 1 and OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to 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) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

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

Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made 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 find it difficult to produce 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible 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 produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

The OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

It takes 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 unused for long periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 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.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

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

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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 fine 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

Nothing Ear 1 6only

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Z2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

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

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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

Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Z2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	OnePlus Buds Z2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	9.4g	9g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	31hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	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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Oneplus Buds Z2 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

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

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