IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. 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 (water).
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. 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
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
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since 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 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
The Sony WF C500 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with 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 WF C500 by 5.8mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible 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 WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component 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 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly 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 WF C500 by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Sony WF C500's case has a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 requires 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 unused for extended 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Sony WF C500 have USB TYPE-C, a 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. 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 to connect 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.
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 intend 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 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 background sounds. Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Nothing Ear 1 too 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. 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 in the case of a malfunction.
Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Sony WF C500
.
The Sony WF C500 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Sony WF C500 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
