Sony Wf C500 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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.

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

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the Sony WF C500 by -1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony WF C500's speakers deliver sound from independent 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

Sony WF C500 have a unit size of 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

The Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 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 WF C500 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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 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

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is highly adivsable 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

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

The Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, 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, newer than that of Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 1 6only

Sony WF C500 2only

The Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Nothing Ear 1 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

Sony WF C500 1Years

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 following 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	Sony WF C500
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.4g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11.6mm	5.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	10hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	9meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Sony Wf C500 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included