Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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 temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . 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
are lighter than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by -1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1.6mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates 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 implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 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 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours
. Each 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 11 hours
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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 easily find them in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, 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. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
