IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first number 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
The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less 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 don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony LinkBuds S's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Sony LinkBuds S have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker 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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high human 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
Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
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 usually 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
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This 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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. 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 indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, 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 support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect 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 used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work well with your iPhone. 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.
The 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing 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 result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature. Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound 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 the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Sony LinkBuds S, so you can 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. Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
