IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say 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 value of 4 means 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Sony LinkBuds S with a difference -0.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sony LinkBuds S have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces 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 find it difficult to produce 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 device produces 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 can produce equal bass
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S 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 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 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 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 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.
Being 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 , 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, providing high-resolution audio. The 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. Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S 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 an alarm from your device to find them.
The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the feature 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 device. 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. The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
