Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating for solids indicates 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 WF C500, 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 WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the Sony WF C500 by -1.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Sony WF C500 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 WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers
The Sony WF C500 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 5.8mm
, 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular 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 can produce equal bass
The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
The Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 WF C500 by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case has a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 WF C500 by 19 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1 hours
Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show 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 having a low battery. Sony WF C500 have 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Sony WF C500
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters
Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since 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 WF C500 will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500, 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. The Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Sony WF C500
.
Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
