Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the JBL Live Free 2 with a difference -0.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Live Free 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Live Free 2's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JBL Live Free 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
JBL Live Free 2 sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JBL Live Free 2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level 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.
The 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 commonly 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 JBL Live Free 2 by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Live Free 2's case has a full charge of 28 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 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of JBL Live Free 2 by 1 hours
The JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Live Free 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The JBL Live Free 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. The JBL Live Free 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Live Free 2
JBL Live Free 2 have 6 microphones. While 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. JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The JBL Live Free 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Live Free 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
