Ingress protection ratings is the level 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 means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison 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
Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Sony LinkBuds S with a difference -0.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Sony LinkBuds S have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. Sony LinkBuds S stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 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 Sony LinkBuds S by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 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 Sony LinkBuds S by 0.5 hours
Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Sony LinkBuds S 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. 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. 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 Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPhone.
If you intend on using these with Android , 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.
The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. While 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 noise. Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a 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 help you locate them. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. The Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
