Jabra Elite 5 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP55, the Jabra Elite 5's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

In comparison to the Jabra Elite 5, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

Jabra Elite 5 have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 5 by -0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 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.

Both Nothing Ear 1 and Jabra Elite 5 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite 5 and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Nothing Ear 1, and Jabra Elite 5 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

The Jabra Elite 5 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 5.6mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is 9 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite 5's case has a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Jabra Elite 5 by 2 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 5'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, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Jabra Elite 5 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 Jabra Elite 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

The Jabra Elite 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 5 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 1 6only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Jabra Elite 5 have 6 microphones.

While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The Nothing Ear 1 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

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

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 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, less than that of Jabra Elite 5 by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Jabra Elite 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	9.4g	10g
	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	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	27hours
	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	✗	✓
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	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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