IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 JBL Live Free 2, 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,
JBL Live Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the JBL Live Free 2 with a difference -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Live Free 2's 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 1 and JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. JBL Live Free 2 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Live Free 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JBL Live Free 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Live Free 2 by 0.6mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of JBL Live Free 2 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 vendor, and JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a full charge of 28 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 JBL Live Free 2 by 1 hours
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Live Free 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Live Free 2 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 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Live Free 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Live Free 2
The JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Live Free 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when 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 would still want to hear traffic. The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Live Free 2 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.
The JBL Live Free 2 support 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 meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Live Free 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
