Jbl Wave Beam Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

JBL Wave Beam IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 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 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

Weight

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

JBL Wave Beam 8.8g

The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh more than the JBL Wave Beam by of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam'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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

JBL Wave Beam 8mm

The JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 , as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies 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 produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Beam 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Beam 100dB/mW

SPL, 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.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

JBL Wave Beam 8hours

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 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 Wave Beam by 3 hours . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

JBL Wave Beam 24hours

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

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

JBL Wave Beam 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam'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 Wave Beam by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Nothing Ear 1 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

JBL Wave Beam v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

JBL Wave Beam 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Beam ✓

JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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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
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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Jbl Wave Beam 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

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