boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro VS OnePlus Buds 4

The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 both feature an in-ear fit, ensuring a secure and comfortable listening experience. However, the key difference in their water resistance lies in their Ingress Protection (IP) ratings. The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro is rated IPX4, which makes it sweat-resistant but not fully waterproof. On the other hand, the OnePlus Buds 4 have a higher IP55 rating, offering better overall water resistance, making them more suitable for more intense exposure to water, such as rain or more rigorous workouts.

Neither product includes wingtips or has RGB lighting, and both lack UV light or a display. Additionally, both products are fully wireless, with no wires or cables involved, and neither are neckband-style earbuds. Both also feature stereo speakers, providing balanced sound across both earphones.

In summary, while both earphones are similar in terms of design, the OnePlus Buds 4 stand out with their superior IP55 water resistance compared to the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro’s IPX4 rating, making them better suited for environments where more exposure to water is likely.

Both the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and passive noise reduction, providing an immersive listening experience by reducing external noise. Both also come with an 11 mm driver unit size, which should deliver a similar sound output in terms of driver capabilities.

When it comes to frequency response, the OnePlus Buds 4 cover a wider range, with a lowest frequency of 15 Hz and a highest frequency of 40,000 Hz, compared to the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro's range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This could potentially offer the OnePlus Buds 4 deeper bass and higher treble response. Additionally, the OnePlus Buds 4 supports spatial audio, while the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro does not, which could enhance the immersive audio experience for the OnePlus model in compatible content.

For additional sound technologies, the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro supports Dolby Atmos, but the OnePlus Buds 4 does not. Neither product supports Dirac Virtuo or features a neodymium magnet for sound enhancement, so both have similar limitations in these areas.

The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 have similar power features, though with a few differences in battery life. The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro offers 8 hours of battery life on a single charge, while the OnePlus Buds 4 provides a slightly longer 11 hours. In terms of total battery life with the charging case, the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro has 42 hours, while the OnePlus Buds 4 offers 34 hours.

Both products charge relatively quickly, with the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro taking 1.5 hours to fully charge and the OnePlus Buds 4 charging in just 1.333 hours, making it slightly faster. Neither product supports wireless charging or has a solar power battery.

Both the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and the OnePlus Buds 4 come with a battery level indicator and feature a rechargeable battery, so users can easily keep track of their remaining power.

The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 both offer fast pairing, USB Type-C connectivity, and Bluetooth wireless usage, but there are a few differences in their connectivity specs. The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro supports Bluetooth version 5.3, while the OnePlus Buds 4 features the slightly newer Bluetooth 5.4. Despite this, both products have a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 meters, meaning their range capabilities are the same.

For audio codec support, the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro supports LDAC, whereas the OnePlus Buds 4 supports LDHC, which are different audio codec standards. Neither product supports Bluetooth LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Lossless, or aptX Voice. Both also support AAC for high-quality audio streaming.

When it comes to audio latency, the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro has a slightly higher latency at 50 ms compared to the OnePlus Buds 4's 47 ms, a minimal difference that likely won’t be noticeable to most users. Both products do not support NFC for Bluetooth pairing and are fully wireless in operation.

The boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 share several similar features, such as ambient sound mode, in/on-ear detection, fast charging support, a mute function, multipoint connectivity (with a count of 2), and the ability to be used as a headset. Both also include a control panel placed on the device, voice prompts, and a travel bag. Neither model has an in-line control panel, temperature sensor, or a built-in camera remote control function.

One key difference between the two is that the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro does not support the find device feature, whereas the OnePlus Buds 4 includes it, making it easier to locate the buds if misplaced.

Overall, the products are quite similar in features, with the primary difference being the inclusion of the find device feature in the OnePlus Buds 4, which is not available in the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro.

Both the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 are equipped with 6 microphones, offering solid audio capture capabilities. Additionally, both products feature noise-canceling microphones, which help reduce background noise during calls and enhance voice clarity.

With matching microphone configurations, there is no difference between the two products in terms of microphone count or noise-canceling functionality.

Overall, both the boAt Nirvana Ivy Pro and OnePlus Buds 4 offer similar microphone setups, providing an effective solution for clear communication and noise reduction.