Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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 WF C500'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. Compared 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
Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Sony WF C500 with a difference -1.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together. Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers
The Sony WF C500 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. 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 WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines 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
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Sony WF C500 by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, 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.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Sony WF C500's case has a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 WF C500 by 19 hours
It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully 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
The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Sony WF C500 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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 WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
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 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 WF C500 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes. Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Sony WF C500, so you can easily 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 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
.
The Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Sony WF C500 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, 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 is useful for safe transportation.
