IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Sony LinkBuds S, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Sony LinkBuds S with a difference -0.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sony LinkBuds S 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.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sony LinkBuds S have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit 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 Sony LinkBuds S by 6.6mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 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 requires fewer chargings.
Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 vendor, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Sony LinkBuds S by 15 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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 Sony LinkBuds S by 0.5 hours
The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Sony LinkBuds S 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 Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec that is 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work well with your MacBook. 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. Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you locate them. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like 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 low, and it's time to recharge them. The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
