IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes 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
JBL Reflect Aero have a weight of 13g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero by -3.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate 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 fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The JBL Reflect Aero are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero 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.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Reflect Aero have ANC enabling 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 sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JBL Reflect Aero and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
JBL Reflect Aero stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Reflect Aero driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its 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 Reflect Aero by 4.8mm
, many people have a misconception 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 inidcates how well a particular audio device generates 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 implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates 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 produce 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 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 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. This is given by the vendor, and JBL Reflect Aero's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours 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 Reflect Aero by 13 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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
The JBL Reflect Aero have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Reflect Aero support 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JBL Reflect Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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. The 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
The JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones. The 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 noise. The JBL Reflect Aero have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging.
This kind is 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 Reflect Aero have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the JBL Reflect Aero, so you can easily 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 Reflect Aero have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Reflect Aero come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
