Jbl Live Free 2 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

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

Scoring IPX5, the JBL Live Free 2's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 5 means 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, Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the JBL Live Free 2 with a difference -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 1 and JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 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, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 JBL Live Free 2 by 0.6mm , 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

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 makes any 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

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

JBL Live Free 2 7hours

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 longer battery life, 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 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 1's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

The JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too have 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

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

JBL Live Free 2 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 1	JBL Live Free 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX5
	weight	9.4g	9.8g
	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	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	102dB/mW
POWER	battery life	5hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	29hours	28hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
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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Jbl Live Free 2 Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

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

Sound Pressure Level

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

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