Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Nothing Ear 1 Review

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters.. Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Nothing Ear 1 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -10.6g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.

This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Nothing Ear 1 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.

Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.

Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3.6mm , many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high human 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 can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 10 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 26 hours It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.5 hours JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, 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, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 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 improving your listening experience. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years . JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts.

Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case.

Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.