Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 | Nothing Ear 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.4g | 9.4g | |
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 | 11mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 29hours | |
charge time | 5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g have the same weight as the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 0.6mm
, many people have a misconception 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 usually 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the vendor, and the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Buds3 by 5 hours It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery.
It is highly adivsable 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, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3.5 hours Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts 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, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use 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 comes along with most current electronics. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because 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 Buds3 will work well with your iPad. If you intend 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.