Nothing Ear 1
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JBL Wave Beam
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 1 | JBL Wave Beam |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
weight | 9.4g | 8.8g | |
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 | 11.6mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
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 | 2only |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the JBL Wave Beam, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam by of 0.6g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3.6mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces 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 means that both devices can make sound with equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Beam's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Wave Beam'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 commonly 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 Wave Beam by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Wave Beam by 5 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a 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 Wave Beam 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 Wave Beam . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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 while being aware of your surrounding, 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 Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.