IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means 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,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -1.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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 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 makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1.6mm
, a common assumption 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 produce better quality sound. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component 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 can make sound with equal bass
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any 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
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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 before recharge.
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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have 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 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, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect 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. Because 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. While 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 noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to 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 thirty minutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
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, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
