Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the Nothing Ear 2's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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 Nothing Ear 2, JBL Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Nothing Ear 2 9g

The Nothing Ear 2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

JBL Wave Buds, at 9g have the same weight as the Nothing Ear 2

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Nothing Ear 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 are resistant to sweat

JBL Wave Buds'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

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 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 JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Nothing Ear 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds sound 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

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

The Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm 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, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nothing Ear 2 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20Hz

Nothing Ear 2'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.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

The Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

The Nothing Ear 2's battery life is 6 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.

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Nothing Ear 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Nothing Ear 2's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

Nothing Ear 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Wave Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Nothing Ear 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

The Nothing Ear 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Nothing Ear 2 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Wave Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Nothing Ear 2 6only

Nothing Ear 2 have 6 microphones.

While the JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Nothing Ear 2 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The size 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 earbud microphone can pick up.

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. Microphone sensitivity is a measurement of a microphone's efficiency on how well it converts voices to electrical energy.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

JBL Wave Buds too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Nothing Ear 2 support the find earbuds feature.

The JBL Wave Buds also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Nothing Ear 2 2only

The Nothing Ear 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Nothing Ear 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Wave Buds too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

With the Nothing Ear 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Wave Buds also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

Nothing Ear 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The JBL Wave Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

The Nothing Ear 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Nothing Ear 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP54
	weight	9g	9g
	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	8mm	11.6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	-40dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Summary

Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included