Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating for solids indicates 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..
In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero
The JBL Reflect Aero have a weight of 13g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero by -3.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Reflect Aero are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Reflect Aero are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero 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. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Reflect Aero have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The JBL Reflect Aero sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Reflect Aero have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 4.8mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible 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 generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Reflect Aero's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually 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 Reflect Aero by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Reflect Aero's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of JBL Reflect Aero by 13 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
JBL Reflect Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. JBL Reflect Aero use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JBL Reflect Aero 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 Reflect Aero
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Reflect Aero have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
JBL Reflect Aero use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while 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 run but would still want to hear traffic. JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The JBL Reflect Aero have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the JBL Reflect Aero, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Reflect Aero have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The JBL Reflect Aero come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
