Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Nothing Ear 1 | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
weight | 9.4g | 10g | |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 29hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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 | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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IP 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 refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the JLab Go Air, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g weigh less than the JLab Go Air with a difference -0.6g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JLab Go Air have sweat resistance Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Go Air 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 Go Air have stereo speakers The JLab Go Air sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Nothing Ear 1, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air 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 produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with 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 Go Air 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 produce better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable 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 generate equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 equal to that of the JLab Go Air . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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, more than that of JLab Go Air by 14 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air'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, equal to that of the JLab Go Air JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones. Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6, more than that of JLab Go Air by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The vastness 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 voice that the earbud microphone can recognize. With the JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Nothing Ear 1 also have a control panel on them. The JLab Go Air 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 Go Air by 1 Years . JLab Go Air have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Nothing Ear 1 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.