A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 TWS, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1

Weight

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are lighter than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS by -3.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a unit size of 6.8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes 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 TWS by 4.8mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component 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 can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 TWS by 3 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

This is given by the vendor, and JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 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 Reflect Aero TWS by 13 hours

Charge Time

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS use 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 TWS

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones.

While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Nothing Ear 1 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, 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.

Warranty Period

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

The Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Reflect Aero TWS	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP68	IPX4
	weight	13g	9.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	6.8mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	99dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	29hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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