A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 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.

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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh more 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 cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

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

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 Buds have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 have Active Noise Cancellation 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 outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 1, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce 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 alters the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure 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

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly 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 Buds 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 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 recommended 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 Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds's battery power is 47mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

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 ✓

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

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, 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 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

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

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

While the Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The Nothing Ear 1 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds 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.

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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 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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

The Nothing Ear 1 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature 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.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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

The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Battery Power

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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