IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates 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. In comparison to the Samsung 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,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit 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 Samsung 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung 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. Samsung 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 requires fewer chargings.
Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung 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 many 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 2 Pro by 11 hours
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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 improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The 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. The Samsung 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.
Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
