Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tune Flex | Nothing Ear 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.6g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 12mm | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 108dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 29hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 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 | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JBL Tune Flex, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -0.2g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds . JBL Tune Flex have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JBL Tune Flex have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tune Flex's 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 Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tune Flex have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JBL Tune Flex sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Tune Flex have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.4mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Tune Flex'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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune Flex's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Tune Flex'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 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 Tune Flex by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, 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 JBL Tune Flex's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 5 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JBL Tune Flex use USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Tune Flex 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 Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Tune Flex have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune Flex JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work well with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Tune Flex by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The JBL Tune Flex have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature. The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature.
Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Usually, 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. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
JBL Tune Flex support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Tune Flex, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.