Overall Score 6.0 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 1 | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.4g | 8.12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 14.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 40000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 30mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | ✗ | 60ms | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
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 | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank 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 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS'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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a weight of 8.12g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are heavier than the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS with a difference of 1.28g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Nothing Ear 1 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Nothing Ear 1 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a unit size of 14.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 2.6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS'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 alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's case has a full charge of 15 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 Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 14 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery power is 30mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status 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 having a low battery.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have 4 microphones.
While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support the find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support fast charging. Commonly, 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 fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.
The Nothing Ear 1 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.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.