Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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 Epic Air Sport, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 1
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport 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 Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables.
This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport 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. Both Nothing Ear 1 and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The JLab Epic Air Sport and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. The JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 JLab Epic Air Sport 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Epic Air Sport'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 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 Epic Air Sport by 10 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 Epic Air Sport by 26 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
JLab Epic Air Sport 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 Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine with your iPad. 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JLab Epic Air Sport use 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 type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. JLab Epic Air Sport 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
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 30 minutes.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. JLab Epic Air Sport 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 Epic Air Sport by 1 Years
.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
