Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

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

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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.

In comparison to the JBL Wave Buds, 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

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference of 0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced 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 Buds by 3.6mm , 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates 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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable 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 generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds'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

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The JBL Wave Buds'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 have to charge the device less often.

Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds'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 multiple 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 Buds by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Buds by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds use 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

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

The JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds 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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when 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 would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support 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 .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	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	8mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/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	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	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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