Nothing Ear 2
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Endurance Peak 3
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 2 | JBL Endurance Peak 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP68 |
weight | 9g | 25g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 102dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 40hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | -40dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Endurance Peak 3's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..
Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak 3, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
Nothing Ear 2 has a lower dust resistance than JBL Endurance Peak 3
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Endurance Peak 3 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a weight of 25g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 2, at 9g
weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak 3 by -16g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak 3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 2 and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Nothing Ear 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 2, and JBL Endurance Peak 3 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1.6mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Endurance Peak 3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 3's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Nothing Ear 2's battery life is
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Endurance Peak 3's case has a charge of 40 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 10 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 1 hours
The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak 3
JBL Endurance Peak 3 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Nothing Ear 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 have 4 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Endurance Peak 3 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 2 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.
The Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.
The Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
The Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 2 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Endurance Peak 3 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Nothing Ear 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.