Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
JLab
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear (3) | JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | stem |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 12 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Simulated Surround, Stereo | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 10 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 | 10 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 19 hrs | 56 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | JLab App |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Pricing
Nothing Ear (3)0.684score per dollar
vs
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK1241.356score per dollar
JLab Jbuds Pods EBJBPODSRBLK124 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 37 specs.
