IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -10.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires.
This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its 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 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 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 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,
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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage 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
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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,
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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily 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. The 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 a malfunction occurs.
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 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
