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

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Nothing Ear 1 IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. 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).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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 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

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Nothing Ear 1 9.4g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -10.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating 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)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

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 have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Nothing Ear 1 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Nothing Ear 1 11.6mm

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

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

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20Hz

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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 1 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Nothing Ear 1 5hours

The 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 usually 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 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Nothing Ear 1 29hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Nothing Ear 1 1.5hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Nothing Ear 1 v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Nothing Ear 1 10meters

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

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 MacBook. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Nothing Ear 1 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

While the 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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when 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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Nothing Ear 1 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Nothing Ear 1 1Years

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.

When 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Nothing Ear 1 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Nothing Ear 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IPX4
	weight	20g	9.4g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	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	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	29hours
	charge time	3hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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