Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 1 | JLab Go Air Pop |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.4g | 7.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 11.6mm | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2.2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -42dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the JLab Go Air Pop, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh more than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference of 2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds . JLab Go Air Pop have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JLab Go Air Pop 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. Both Nothing Ear 1 and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers JLab Go Air Pop sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component 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 Go Air Pop by 5.6mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 make sound with equal bass
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 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 requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 5 hours It takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 Go Air Pop by 0.7 hours The JLab Go Air Pop have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Go Air Pop have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, 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 Go Air Pop . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop JLab Go Air Pop support AAC, a codec 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Go Air Pop will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
JLab Go Air Pop have 2 microphones. The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa.
The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up. The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce 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 thirty minutes. JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the JLab Go Air Pop, so you can 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. The JLab Go Air Pop 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 Go Air Pop by 1 Years . The JLab Go Air Pop have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Nothing Ear 1 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.