IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second number 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 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 take in account a lower weight better because 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 linking 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 distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF C500 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce 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 the component that produces 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
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates 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 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 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony WF C500's case has a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 WF C500 by 19 hours
It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Sony WF C500 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too have 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 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. 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work well with your iPad.
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. 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.
Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Nothing Ear 1 too 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 following 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. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Sony WF C500 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
