Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 8 means 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..
Compared 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the JBL Reflect Aero with a difference -3.6g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. The JBL Reflect Aero come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts 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
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. Both Nothing Ear 1 and JBL Reflect Aero have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JBL Reflect Aero and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. The JBL Reflect Aero stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JBL Reflect Aero have a unit size of 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with 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 an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, 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 before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually 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 Reflect Aero by 3 hours
. Each 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Reflect Aero's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 takes 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 for the first time. 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. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Reflect Aero support USB TYPE-C, a 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 electronics. The JBL Reflect Aero have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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
The JBL Reflect Aero have 6 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
JBL Reflect Aero use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
JBL Reflect Aero support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JBL Reflect Aero have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.
JBL Reflect Aero support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
