A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, 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 (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro'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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 12.2g

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a weight of 12.2g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro with a difference -2.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nothing Ear 1 are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 11mm

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 0.6mm , as many tend to believe 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 7hours

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery life is 7 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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 2 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 21hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's case has a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 8 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 0.52hours

It takes 0.52 hours to fully charge the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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, more than that of Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro by 0.98 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show 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, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro v5.2

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 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 Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 10meters

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro

Has Aptx Adaptive

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 1 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 6only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have 6 microphones.

Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro 2only

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

The Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro, so you can easily 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

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✗

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have 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 ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro ✓

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	9.4g	12.2g
	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	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	21hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.52hours
	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 aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
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 Aptx Adaptive

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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