Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
The JBL Live Free 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the JBL Live Free 2 by -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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Live Free 2 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 1 and JBL Live Free 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The JBL Live Free 2 and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Live Free 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with 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
, many people have a misconception 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.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
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. 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 requires fewer chargings.
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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Live Free 2's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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
JBL Live Free 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Live Free 2 use 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. 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 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 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
The 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 device to filter out noise.
The JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling 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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Live Free 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Live Free 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Live Free 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The JBL Live Free 2 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The JBL Live Free 2 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
