Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the JBL Tune Flex's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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

Weight

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

JBL Tune Flex have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the JBL Tune Flex with a difference -0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune Flex are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Tune Flex have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JBL Tune Flex and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Tune Flex stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

The JBL Tune Flex have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Tune Flex 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

The JBL Tune Flex'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 alters 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

Highest Frequency

JBL Tune Flex 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human 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 generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.

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Battery Life

JBL Tune Flex 8hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The 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 more battery hours, 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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Tune Flex's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Tune Flex by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune Flex'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, less than that of JBL Tune Flex by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Tune Flex ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Tune Flex have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Tune Flex v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

JBL Tune Flex have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 Tune Flex . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

The 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

Has Aac

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Tune Flex support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune Flex will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Tune Flex 4only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

JBL Tune Flex have 4 microphones.

While 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 earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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 Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tune Flex have a find earbuds feature.

Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Tune Flex 2only

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Tune Flex have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

With the JBL Tune Flex, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Tune Flex have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Tune Flex ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Tune Flex come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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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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Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Summary

Jbl Tune Flex Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included