Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. 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 IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live'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 are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, 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,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live has a lower liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a weight of 11.2g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with a difference -1.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.4mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable 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 can produce equal treble
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 1 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 have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's case has a full charge of 15 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 14 hours
It requires 0.6 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live's battery. It is recommended 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,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live by 0.9 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have 6 microphones.
Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Nothing Ear 1 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 be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
