IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 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 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
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Beam by of 0.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Beam 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. The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. JBL Wave Beam sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Wave Beam have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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
, 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 are capable of generating 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies 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 produce equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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 longer battery life, 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and 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 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 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 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its 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 earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. 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 have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Beam by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say 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, JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Nothing Ear 1 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
