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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless comes with secure fit accessories, which might offer you better stability and comfort, especially during physical activities or long listening sessions. On the other hand, "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) does not include these accessories, but you're paying more for them, which often reflects in the overall build quality, brand reputation, or audio technology. If staying within a budget while having earbuds that stay put is your priority, JLab JBuds could be the way to go; if you value brand prestige and potentially advanced technical features more, consider the "Nothing" Ear (2) despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.3
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
9.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
60.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$79
$149
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$100
$150
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The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has a price of $79 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
7.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be good for music, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is only fair.
Gaming
8.8
8.5
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
7.9
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be very good for TV and video, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) both have excellent build quality.
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How the JLab JBuds Work Wireless and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| JLab JBuds Work Wireless | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$79 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JLab | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 60 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 158 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
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JLab JBuds Work Wireless
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Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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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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