A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating is read as, the first number 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.

In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ60, 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

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -4.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60's 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 Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Technics EAH AZ60 and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Technics EAH AZ60 have a unit size of 8mm 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 earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 3.6mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Technics EAH AZ60's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 1 6only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	Technics EAH AZ60
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.4g	14g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	7.5hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	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 aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Has Ldac

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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