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Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC

We will be comparing Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC earbuds in this article. Nothing Ear 1 was launched in India on 18th November 2021. Meanwhile, the JBL Tune 230NC has been available in India since 2nd May 2022. Nothing Ear 1 price in India starts from Rs. 5,999 vs JBL Tune 230NC price in India starts from Rs. 5,999. Let us explore the features of both earbuds.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC: Review Summary

Nothing Ear 1 comes with noise cancellation, Bluetooth connectivity with a 10-meter range, a microphone and USB charging technology. On the other hand, JBL Tune 230NC has excellent sound quality and an app with an equalizer. Moreover, the earbuds are reasonably priced and lightweight. However, earbuds have a few drawbacks. These drawbacks include average ANC, unstable charging case and annoying usage quirks.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC: Features

Nothing Ear 1 lets you switch between ANC and transparency modes, adjust the gesture controls, turn on or off the in-ear detection, etc. However, there is no support for voice assistance on the Nothing Ear 1, which is a massive drawback. On the other hand, JBL Tune 230NC features USB Type-C charging, indicator lights for connectivity status, water resistance, etc. Moreover, the earbuds have excellent battery life.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC: Sound Quality

Nothing Ear 1 has a decent sound quality. Even the most delicate details of the music are audible on Nothing Ear 1. The earbuds can bring excellent mood and feel through the audio they produce. Moreover, the earbuds also have noise cancellation, which blocks outside noise to offer a better user experience. On the other hand, you can adjust the noise cancellation levels on the JBL Tune 230NC. However, the noise cancellation reduces the outside noise when used indoors. Meanwhile, noise cancellation is less effective when you are outdoors.

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Nothing Ear 1 vs JBL Tune 230NC: Battery

The Nothing Ear 1 has decent battery life. The earbuds run for around four hours on a single charge with ANC turned on. Meanwhile, the charging case ensures nearly 24 hours of runtime with a single charge. Nothing claims six hours of listening with 10-minute charging of the case. On the other hand, JBL Tune 230NC has excellent battery life. The earpieces rough last for 6 hours and 30 minutes with ANC activation. Meanwhile, the charging case provides 26 hours of runtime with a single charge cycle.

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Conclusion

Both earbuds have a similar price tag, but the JBL Tune 230NC has better features. Therefore, if you are looking for earbuds in the above price range, JBL Tune 230NC is a better option considering the two earbuds mentioned here.

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At a Glance

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20000 Hz

20 Hz

20000 Hz

20 Hz

570 mAh

64 Hours

750 mAh

40 Hours

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

Wireless

In Ear Canalphone, In the Ear

10 meter

10 meter

Auto Pairing

Detailed Specs

Brand

Nothing
JBL

Model

Ear 1
Tune 230NC

Launch Date

18-Nov-21
2-May-22

Price

Rs. 6,999
Rs. 5,499

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Market Status

Available
Available

Compatible Devices

Media player, Mobile Phone, Tablet
Media player, Mobile Phone, Tablet

Box Contents

Earbuds, User Manual, Warranty Card
Earbuds, Charging Case, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card

Warranty

1 Year
1 Year

Type

Wireless
Wireless

Design

In Ear Canalphone
In Ear Canalphone

Fit

In the Ear
In the Ear

Open or Closed Back

Closed Back
Closed Back

Max Frequency Response

20000 Hz
20000 Hz

Min Frequency Response

20 Hz
20 Hz

Magnet Material

Neodymium
-

Driver Type

Dynamic Driver
Dynamic Driver

Impedance

-
16 Ohms

Sensitivity

-
105 dB/mw

Foldable Design

Yes
Yes

Eartip Size

Large, Medium, Small
Large, Medium, Small

Weight

58 gm
58 gm

Dimensions

Eartips :289 x 215 x 235 mm, Carrying case :586 x 586 x 237 mm
Overall :60 x 46 x 28 mm

Colours

Black, White
Black, Blue

Noise Cancellation

Yes
Yes

Replaceable Earbuds

Yes
Yes

Call Control

Answer / End
Answer / End

Music Control

Volume Control
Volume Control

Connectivity

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version

5.2
5.2

Bluetooth Profile

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP

Bluetooth Range

10 meter
10 meter

Microphone

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Features

-
Auto Pairing

Battery Capacity

570 mAh
750 mAh

Playback Time

64 Hours
40 Hours

Charging Type

USB Type-C
USB Type-C

Charging Time

-
2 Hours
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