IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second number 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 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -10.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables.
This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate 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 good 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.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, 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 Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Nothing Ear 1 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 Epic Air Sport by 3.6mm
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 Epic Air Sport by 10 hours
. Every 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a 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 Epic Air Sport by 26 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging 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 Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a 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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 well with your MacBook. If you intend 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. 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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport 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 areas. The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while 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, say you’re having a jog but would 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 removed from your ears .
Nothing Ear 1 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Nothing Ear 1 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
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 following instruction manuals. When 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 Epic Air Sport by 1 Years
.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
