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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're on a tight budget, the JBL 510BT could be suitable; however, it has limitations in sound quality, comfort, and usability for activities such as calls, meetings, and watching TV. Meanwhile, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) offers superior overall sound, call quality, and is excellent for a variety of activities, including gaming and air travel, thanks to features like active noise canceling, sweatproof certification, and a better build quality. It's also more portable, provides good noise isolation, and has a handy app equalizer for customization. However, all these premium features come at a higher price. If these added benefits align with your needs and you can invest more, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) may be the better choice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL 510BT
  • The JBL 510BT has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
  • Good for music
  • Good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for exercise
  • Very good for air travel
  • Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

6.2
510BT
Ear (2)
7.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for music, while the JBL 510BT is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
510BT
Ear (2)
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Phone Calls

5.1
510BT
Ear (2)
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.6
510BT
Ear (2)
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

TV and Video

5.5
510BT
Ear (2)
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
510BT
Ear (2)
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL 510BT is poor.

Battery

38.0 Hours
510BT
Ear (2)
6.7 Hours
The JBL 510BT has 38 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$30
510BT
Ear (2)
$149
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The JBL 510BT has a price of $30 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.

Build Quality

6.5
510BT
Ear (2)
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has excellent build quality, while the JBL 510BT has only fair build quality.
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How the JBL 510BT and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL 510BT"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
JBL 510BT"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)

GENERAL

Price
$30
$149
Brand
JBL"Nothing" Brand
Release Date
February 1, 2021March 1, 2023
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.2/107.1/10
Phone Calls Score
5.2/107.9/10
Gaming Score
5.5/108.6/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/108/10
Exercise Score
5.8/107.9/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
38 Hours6.7 Hours
Wireless charging
NoYes
Charging time
2 Hours1 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.3.
Case Battery Life
N/A30

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/108/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
N/AYes
iOS App
N/AYes
Mic Quality
7/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
6.5/109/10
Comfort score
5.5/108/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
158.7 Grams4.4 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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SoundGuys

Sam Smart | September 2023
"The JBL Tune 510BT is affordable and compact, making it a great companion for a commute, so long as you don't need active noise canceling. If you wear glasses or have ear piercings, the on-ear design might not be comfortable, since the ear cups will squish your ears."

"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)

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Sound Guys

Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."

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About JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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