Just wow man! I loved this comparison videos. Pure comparison and no bullshit. Thanks much brother! Going with JBL for sure. This video helped me a lot while making a decision between these two. JBL IT IS!!!!!! ❤️ ALWAYS😎
Surely a lot of effort had been put in making of this review. I ended up buying JBL 235NC which is same as 230NC and your revew is spot on. and I am so glad I decised to go on that as I care about sould quality over features. Thanks for this fantastic review. Love from Sri Lanka
Thank you so much for making comparison. There are so many options available in the market these days that it's hard to make a decision. I searched on youtube for best earbuds available in the market and your videos popped up which really helped me narrow down my choices. After watching your videos, I can say that you are a person whom I can trust with my buying decision. Thanks
This was a very nice review. Absolute worthwhile of 24mins. You effortlessly converted Sound experience to words. Thats what I appreciate the most. I already use JBL C100TWS which are very basic compared to what you showcased. They lack NC while taking calls and intrusion of Ambient noise has been the major complaint of the people from other side. So I need to upgrade. But when it comes to music reproduction, I tested them against AirPod Pros and surprisingly, the sound stage of Apple Musics Spatial Audio sounded far better on the JBL's Its absolutely encompassing and highly immersive. So apart from Good Audio reproduction, whatever I would get on the JBL's, will be a Welcome bonus for me. Thank you again for this in-depth review.
Yep c100 sound is unmatched how is your experience with JBL 230nc if you brought please share. Right now i am using Sony xm5 These have great separation but sometimes I miss the JBL bass it is so perfect. Sony lacks bass at higher volume i hate that the most.
@@DiabloTempest I got myself 130nc as I didn't want the stick design. I was expecting them to be designed and fit being on par with C100, absolute ease to fit into the Ear. Sadly they aren't. Getting then fit into the Ear is a struggle and I would not recommend 130nc purely for this reason. The sound quality is good. Bass is far better and deeper than C100. The NC is decent. Its not as strong as Airpods which is a good thing for me as Airpods NC gave me a slight headache. All in all, i think 230NC should be better to go for as I feel they would fit in the Ear with ease. If the fit is not good then the sound quality goes down. Skip 130NC.
Paul you are the GO TO MAN for absolute serious analysis of these products. One more good realistic comparison from you. The call quality was better with the Nothing's
The JBL earbuds worked fine for the first few months, but within nine months of purchase, the left earbud stopped working completely. It did not produce any sound or connect to my phone. I visited customer service center twice for the same issue, but I did not get any proper resolution or assistance. I was given vague and unsatisfactory answers saying that cleaning the earbuds with a toothpick or tweezers would solve the issue. When I asked if this was the suggestion given in the manual and whether I would not be held liable for any damage to the product caused due to this, for which the service center told me that I need to keep on visiting them if there is any issue and they can only clean the earbuds and give them back to me and there is no other alternative. Wow, JBL ear buds are amazing, and the service offered is fabulous and the explanation given by the service center technician is just out of the world. I just love going to the customer center every other day to get them cleaned. It's like having a car that needs constant oil changes instead of earphones.
Thank you for making a comparison video and I think I'll go for 230NC because sound quality is my top priority and features are secondary but one question that notification chime is not a deal breaker right? 🤔
I've resorted to leaving it in ANC mode always so I don't get that chime. Even then, I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker considering how good these sound.
👍🙏 *Watching your videos* I am understanding the terms like *sound stage* and *audio profiles* and I understood it even more when I moved up from the Basic *Noise Mini, Playgo Buds, slightly up to OnePlus Buds Z* and now a slightly still better Oppo Enco Air2 Pro... Spending 10-12 mins on The Equaliser ( _My OnePlus 7 has a Basic Dolby Atmos_ ) I keep trying on different selected Movie Titles, scrolling Between _chosen_ scenes to Make the *Bass as Deep and Low feeling* and Treble as clear and Without The Vocals losing out....COZ MY USAGE IS PRIMARILY VIDEOS and MOVIES ONLY. I try hard that My OnePlus Buds Z and even Noise Mini starts sounding like the Oppo Enco ( well almost as much as I can, considering the driver limitations) *Thanks for being around and spreading so much knowledge....* 🙏 Which (I thought) I had lost along the way.
In JBL ENC is not perfect. if you notice all three calls he made from outside, JBL comes as most annoying one as it mutes most of the environmental sound but picks up the honks and enhanced it.
Hey Paul, kudos to another great review and comparison video. I purchased the Nothing ear (1) a while ago, and am experiencing the occasional 1-second gap/break issue while listening to music. I think you mentioned a similar bug in one of your previous videos. I did got the earbuds replaced via flipkart, but am facing the same issue again with my replacement Nothing buds again. Do you think there is a possible fix to this issue?
Resets don't sort this out or replacements. Infact the few of us who only have the one second drop off have it good. Some other people are facing major glitches with their touch control and ANC switching modes. I've come to live with it because a one second drop off is a faily minor glitch. It is a first generation product after all so its bound to have one or two issues. If you're willing to live with it, it makes sense to keep it. Some folk have returned their product and bought into other brands.
hey paul. thanks for the amazing video first of all.... i needed best sound quality and clarity and best experience. I like body of nothing ear 1 as its glossy and jbl is matte and looks plasticy. can you tell me which ,looks like it has better quality. i am really confused as i like the look of the nothing's and ur saying sound of jbl is better... i also needed durability as an important aspect.. i also saw jabra 4 elite.... omg im so confused pls help me. please tell me which is the best overall according to your view.
I havent tested the Jabras so wouldn't be able to comment on them. Yes I understand the conflict about the build and sound between these two modles. Both are well put together and would unlikely fall apart anytime soon. But the one thing you need to keep in mind with the Nothings is that they do have a connectivity issue which Nothing has yet to resolve. The JBLs have worked flawlessly with me so far except for the slight glitches with the app. When it comes to the sound, I do prefer the JBLs over the Nothings. It seems you'll have to see which is more a priority to you between the two things you mentioned... the looks or the sound.
I think it's a matter of preference. I've found these to be more than loud enough and I never go past 60% with these. I've got a few friends who prefer listening to music at 80-90%. I wouldn't recomend it as it can cause long term hearing loss. These do get quite loud if you ask me.
Thank you for yet another wonderful and informative video. I mostly use TWS to watch movies, ott series, RUclips and listen to music during my bed time. So, my priorities are better sound quality and comfortable in wearing them for a long time. Please suggest which one I should prefer between jbl and nothing. Thank you in advance.
Yes it does. It's fuller but composed in the mode I tested it in. Feel free to give my indepth review and buyers guide video a look to understand it a bit better.
I've not tested too many earphones but if you go through my Playlists, I've included the call demos in all indepth reviews. Feel free to see which one works for your recipients. On the receiving side they all are relatively clear but it obviously also would depend on the person's mic you're talking to and your signal.
Your videos are very useful man. Looking earphones for good call quality and dual pairing (if there cherry on the cake) was convinced for oneplus budsz2 but u told some glitch is there. So should i go for the jbl. Please help me on that
The JBLs are great but don't have multi device pairing like the Z2 or Buds Air 3 do. You have yo go into a devices BT menu yo connect them unless you're connecting to the last paired device. It can be a bit of a headache but considering how they perform, I'd be happy to do that dance.
I get a few people messaging me everyday about the issues still happening with their brand new pieces and then also with their replacement units which is obviously quite frustrating. Of all the earphones I've tested, the call quality for the Nothings & JBL are close. Give the call quality chapter a listen if you haven't already to see which one would suit your needs best.
Wish I saw this video before purchasing JBL tune flex 230 . It's sound quality and battery is good, Buy definitely not for calls. It's microphone is very powerful and becomes counter-intuitive as it picks up surrounding sound for recipient.
Give the call quality chapter a listen and see which one suites your purpose better. I dont know how good or the the Realme Buds Air 2 was for calls, but the Buds Air 3 aren't great at handling its ENC at all.
I remember liking them a lot. I sadly didn't get any time with them for an in-depth review, but sound wise, they're quite good. If you prefer sound over features, it should be better value for you.
Hi can you do a video by comparing JBL 130 NC and 230NC. From some of the websites I saw I find that JBL 130NC is good except for the long stem design! It would be useful.
Lazy Sunday afternoon and *Making Love out of Nothing at all* where _NOTHING_ isn't what I had on my mind !!! Ohh !! Just realised today watching your Video Today that the Drivers on JBL are actually 6mm...and I let go of my past notions that _"BIG BASS SOUND DOESNT COME OUT OF SMALL SPEAKERS!!"_ ( An Ad which I read from a Science Today Mag from maybe 1980s) Listening to your Sound review, I am tempted to try the JBL out. One more thing which I like about JBL, that it is pretty good during the voice call, even though Nothing had almost 99% background noise subdued, yet *to all the environmental background sounds, JBL was doing a natural justice...* While Letting in at least 'some' transparency flow through, and at the same time keeping your voice much more clear and realistic on the JBL. ( JBL call quality, was in my personal opinion, much better sounding at the other end of the phone during a call I must say.) I suppose, I am already making up my mind *not to go for OnePlus Buds Z2* ...and preferred spending more on JBL... Was sceptical about the Bass ( that background *suspenseful* bass sound on Netflix subtitles when the Villian is planning something Sinister)
@@Gauravsharma-eo7pe Sir, I have *One Plus Buds Z* and*Oppo Enco Air2 Pro* Oppo are much better than OnePlus Buds Z, especially in Battery, Sound seperation and Call Quality. Otherwise*ONEPLUS BUDS Z2* have a better Battery and call quality also...But OPPO ENCO AIR 2 PRO is a better option at 3500
@@jeasbeGurjeetSingh can you help me out? I am so badly confused on my choosing a TWS.. i was initially going for oppo enco air 2 pro , then i am confused for this.. the JBL tune230nc , i prefer a good sound quality ( sound stage , audio imaging , instrument seperation) can you help me out?
Thanks for the very well detailed video I just want a clarity over some things I've used JBL 130 nc before and I've faced slight connectivity issues and faced 1 second break issue many times and the loudness was too low for me that I always have to keep it on 90% minimum(with laptop) So does 230 nc tackle these problems?
I havent tested the 130 NC, but if they are soft sounding like the Oppo enco air 2 pro and Realme Buds Air 3 then the 230NC doesn't sound as soft as them. I haven't faced connectivity issues with the 230NC yet.
@@PaulsPOV Thanks for the reply! "230nc doesn't sound as soft as them" meaning are they slightly better in loudness to them or are they sufficiently more louder than them? I'm stressing on this because I've observed that I got addicted to some loudness as I've been using wired earphones until now with my laptop so it is one of the top priority things for me Just needed clarity on this And I finally decided to go either with JBL tune 230nc or OnePlus buds pro What would you suggest?
The JBL 230 NC are louder than the models I mentioned. They have better amping compared to those. I havent tested the oneplus buds pro so wouldn't want to give you any wrong information. Wired earphones can hold higher volumes. They at 25% is equivalent to some TWS earphones at 65%. It can vary. I myself am not a fan of loudness so I stay away from those levels of volume.
bro i bought JBL 230nc n I'm facing a problem after like 2 weeks of usage 1-my right bud is in permanent mono mode even if i take it out of the case n the left one is inside still.... Only left bud connects . There are no led signals on right one showing up 2- buds stay connected even after case is closed like i have to switch Bluetooth off or turn buds off in the app to close them earlier they would just disconnect when case closed plss help 3- right bud not charging in case
Seems like you might have a defective unit. Worthwhile calling JBLs customer care, they're pretty helpful. I connected with them to find out a few details for my indepth review. They should be able to either walk you through a rest to solve these issues or replace the unit since it's in warranty.
Oh, that's odd considering it's got an IPX4 rating. Is it working well now? Thanks for letting me know Beast, I've had a few other people have this same issue and not know what was wrong. Information that will help others.
Just from skipping? Looks like JBL needs to up their ingress level quality then. Was their customer service any good? As in, did they guide you over the call as to what to do or did you hand your unit in to a service center?
Hey Paul , I bought the nothing ear 1 seeing your reviews on it . I am facing an issue there . I updated the firmware but the problem is when I connect it with my laptop , there is a music pause of 3-4 secs ( although video plays ) around every minute of video play !! That's really annoying for me & I asked for a replacement, even the replaced product works similarly !! In phone , I didn't notice it much . Any probable solutions or should I return the product ?
The Nothings are known to have connectivity issues. Majority of people, me included have a 1 second drop off in connection maybe once every one or two hours. It's a big improvement from the 1 second cut off every 10-15 mins. But that was before the latest update. If you're facing such a huge loss in connection they may not be worth holding onto Asish. I'm willing to tolerate the one second cut off but 4-5 seconds is a bit too long. Sadly Nothing hasn't been able to figure this issue out still. You might want to consider buying into another brand.
@@PaulsPOV Actually I am not facing this issue in phone , it's only on laptop ! My laptop bluetooth version is 4.2 & another laptop which I tested is 5.0 . But I think whatever be the versions , that should work on everything or I am going wrong somewhere ? If I replace this time , my money will be refunded although I wanted to buy nothing because of sound quality, sigh 🥲 !!
Sir, I wanna go for Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. How does the JBL 230NC compare to that one. Should I spend extra to get the soundcore? My priority is music only.
But I feel jbl doesn't look premium.Whats your opinion??After 20 days there will be sale,which headphone will be value for money.I am having oneplus device with a dolby support.Require anc feature too and good battery backup.As I will be using as a daily driver(7hr daily).I want my tws to be last 3yrs atleast.So based on all scenarios which tws you will suggest.
Of all the TWS earphones I've used, the JBL seems to have the best battery life. Keep in mind cell degeneration happens over time so post 9months of use, TWS earphones usually start losing their usage times. Using them for upto 3yrs, there is obviously no guarantee any set if electronics will last you as long as that but in some cases people have used their earphones for close to that amount of time without many issues, its rare though. The JBL is alright in terms of build quality, it won't break apart easily. Only in terms of its finished look I feel it could have been made to look a bit better. Its sound performance is the best I've heard out of all the earphones I've tested. When it comes to Dolby, the JBL doesn't support them natively, so when you activate it on your phone you will get a more spatial sound but it may not be as good as a set of earphones that support it. Worthwhile waiting for the sale!
On call the ENC is activated but the JBL tends to cut off its ANC when it detects a call. I haven't tested these on teams etc so wouldn't be able to comment on that specifically but I do believe some people have used these with those platforms. Let's hope someone chimes in here to help answer that question.
Hi Paul, Nice review Would you please suggest me earphone. My requirements are as under :- (a) good sound quality.. Yes I am a typical bass loving person (b) isolated calls.. No background sounds (c) good battery life obviously Budget is 10000... Can be stretched to 15000 Totally confused between nothing, JBL and one plus.... An early reply is requested please
I havent tested earphones in that range Harry. These JBLs will be great at battery life compared to the Nothings for sure. The latest set I reviewed was the LG FP5 and I've quite been enjoying them. Terrific sound and the ANC works alright. Its not as potent as the Nothing and JBL but is much fuller sounding than them. Feel free to give my review on it a look.
I've done a demo sample where all these models are present in a review. Give a listen to see how they perform up against one another for your recipient, on the recieving end theyre all much the same, it depends oj the callers mic quality calling in anyway. Music wise, the LGs are fuller and have the best imaging and stage as well amongst the three of these.
Realme Buds Air 3 do a slightly better job with ANC. If you plan on using it for call, the JBL carries your voice significantly clearer to your recipient.
@@PaulsPOV I've watched it half hour ago brother.. that was really helpful... Now i can choose jbl eyes closed cuz of the call quality.. Ur call testing method is really good and helpful..keep it up brother.. thanku for making such good videos
ANC on call with the JBL is turned off automatically. The JBL is supposed to have 4mics per earbud and Nothing 3mics per earbud. But the manufacturers usually don't disclose how many they have per bud. Both brands appear to have 3 cut outs per earbud when I look at them.
That's what I'm saying. It has three cut outs and no brand specifies how many microphones they have per bud. I think the JBL most likely has only 2 mics per earbud, making it 4 in total but seems to do a pretty good job with its ENC despite that. Likewise, Nothing only specifies that it has "3 hybrid microphones" they don't say they have 6. I think they have two primary microphones on one bud and a third works on the other to pick up noises. Manufacturers have been very quiet about how they handle this, even when I connect with them they never elaborate on the specifications.
So my GF and I just got these (230NC) and I really like them but I would love them if they were louder, we both feel like at max volume on our iPhones (14 and 11) the earbuds aren’t very loud and this really disappoints me. Is there anyway to make these louder? Even cheap skull candy wired earbuds are louder please help lol
Try reducing the volume all the way down with the gesture controls, then do the same from your phone. If that doesn't work, try increasing the volume all the way with gestures then then same from your phone. See if it boots better. Sometimes, there's a mismatch, and earphones can play softer. I never go above 60% volume with these. They get way too loud for me.
Have a look at my 6TWS comparison, demos provided. Should give you an idea of how good they are. I wouldn't reccomend the Z2, a lot of people have been having ANC issues, even with replacement units.
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Just wow man! I loved this comparison videos. Pure comparison and no bullshit. Thanks much brother! Going with JBL for sure. This video helped me a lot while making a decision between these two. JBL IT IS!!!!!! ❤️ ALWAYS😎
Surely a lot of effort had been put in making of this review. I ended up buying JBL 235NC which is same as 230NC and your revew is spot on. and I am so glad I decised to go on that as I care about sould quality over features. Thanks for this fantastic review. Love from Sri Lanka
Enjoy your new earphones 😊
Microphone quality of Jbl does sound better than the nothing ear ones. , And it was really nice, listening to you. 👍
One of the genuine and best reviewer i have ever seen! Kudos to you!
This is well researched video! It's hard to find these kind of videos nowadays. Keep it up man, you're going places
Thanks Shivanath.
That's how comparison videos should be!
Keep up the good work man. Subscribed.
I am watching this video while wearing 230NC 🤪🤪
Bruda how this jbl 230nc earphone sound ? should I bye this ?
Same here 😂
@@gautambansal2115 how was the buds bro?? Still working properly?
Same bhai 😅😁
@@YuvrajPro1143 is it worth bro..
Perfect review sir! I have been so torn on which of these two to order. I'm going to give the JBLs a shot. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making comparison. There are so many options available in the market these days that it's hard to make a decision. I searched on youtube for best earbuds available in the market and your videos popped up which really helped me narrow down my choices. After watching your videos, I can say that you are a person whom I can trust with my buying decision.
Thanks
Thank you for your kind words and more importantly for trusting me. I hope our tatest align when it comes to sound and you end up liking these.
Which tws did you choose..?
You surely are a man of knowledge!
I'm going for the JBL's and thanks to you Paul.
All love ❤️
Enjoy your new earphones and happy listening Kevin 😊
Did you buy jbl ? How is it ?
Wow. That was quite a run. I had to strain a bit to keep up with the speed of your delivery, but very comprehensively done.
This was a very nice review. Absolute worthwhile of 24mins. You effortlessly converted Sound experience to words. Thats what I appreciate the most. I already use JBL C100TWS which are very basic compared to what you showcased. They lack NC while taking calls and intrusion of Ambient noise has been the major complaint of the people from other side. So I need to upgrade. But when it comes to music reproduction, I tested them against AirPod Pros and surprisingly, the sound stage of Apple Musics Spatial Audio sounded far better on the JBL's Its absolutely encompassing and highly immersive. So apart from Good Audio reproduction, whatever I would get on the JBL's, will be a Welcome bonus for me. Thank you again for this in-depth review.
Yep c100 sound is unmatched how is your experience with JBL 230nc if you brought please share.
Right now i am using Sony xm5
These have great separation but sometimes I miss the JBL bass it is so perfect. Sony lacks bass at higher volume i hate that the most.
@@DiabloTempest I got myself 130nc as I didn't want the stick design. I was expecting them to be designed and fit being on par with C100, absolute ease to fit into the Ear. Sadly they aren't. Getting then fit into the Ear is a struggle and I would not recommend 130nc purely for this reason. The sound quality is good. Bass is far better and deeper than C100.
The NC is decent. Its not as strong as Airpods which is a good thing for me as Airpods NC gave me a slight headache.
All in all, i think 230NC should be better to go for as I feel they would fit in the Ear with ease. If the fit is not good then the sound quality goes down. Skip 130NC.
Absolutely brilliant...the detailing is mind blowing .. I wanna watch more of u .. hats off bud!🤗🤗
Regards
finally the comparison 🔥
worth the wait! I can this becoming one of quality RUclips channels like geeky Ranjit!
Truly enjoy the way you speak with such eloquence man, even though i don't understand half the words it still feels nice to hear them🤭
🤣 Glad you enjoy my work. A lot of effort does go into making my reviews.
Well done.
Thanks for your efforts on every details and very clear in every aspect.
Paul you are the GO TO MAN for absolute serious analysis of these products. One more good realistic comparison from you. The call quality was better with the Nothing's
Most detailed ear phone comparison I have seen
Thank you so much. I was literally waiting for this video from you . I had both of these as which one to buy ! . Thank you for this video
Glad I could help 😊
You are getting better and better! Nice camera shots at the beginning! Greetings as always from Germany!
Thank you Matthias. Always nice seeing you here.
The JBL earbuds worked fine for the first few months, but within nine months of purchase, the left earbud stopped working completely. It did not produce any sound or connect to my phone.
I visited customer service center twice for the same issue, but I did not get any proper resolution or assistance. I was given vague and unsatisfactory answers saying that cleaning the earbuds with a toothpick or tweezers would solve the issue. When I asked if this was the suggestion given in the manual and whether I would not be held liable for any damage to the product caused due to this, for which the service center told me that I need to keep on visiting them if there is any issue and they can only clean the earbuds and give them back to me and there is no other alternative.
Wow, JBL ear buds are amazing, and the service offered is fabulous and the explanation given by the service center technician is just out of the world. I just love going to the customer center every other day to get them cleaned. It's like having a car that needs constant oil changes instead of earphones.
Awesome video. My new fav tech channel. Great job. 👍
For the price on the JBLs 230nc I am amazed 👏 I own them and I'm not disappointed .
how is it right now? any issues u faced???
No issues at all. I use this as my back at work and still not disappointed :)
Thank you for making a comparison video and I think I'll go for 230NC because sound quality is my top priority and features are secondary but one question that notification chime is not a deal breaker right? 🤔
I've resorted to leaving it in ANC mode always so I don't get that chime. Even then, I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker considering how good these sound.
@@PaulsPOV Thank you so much for replying!
How was jbl ? Review of yours ?
@@HARSHDEEP___SINGH hey I'm sorry for replying so late, I had to skip the earbuds for now because my phone broke and I had to buy a new phone.
😂
👍🙏 *Watching your videos* I am understanding the terms like *sound stage* and *audio profiles* and I understood it even more when I moved up from the Basic *Noise Mini, Playgo Buds, slightly up to OnePlus Buds Z* and now a slightly still better Oppo Enco Air2 Pro...
Spending 10-12 mins on The Equaliser ( _My OnePlus 7 has a Basic Dolby Atmos_ ) I keep trying on different selected Movie Titles, scrolling Between _chosen_ scenes to Make the *Bass as Deep and Low feeling* and Treble as clear and Without The Vocals losing out....COZ MY USAGE IS PRIMARILY VIDEOS and MOVIES ONLY.
I try hard that My OnePlus Buds Z and even Noise Mini starts sounding like the Oppo Enco ( well almost as much as I can, considering the driver limitations)
*Thanks for being around and spreading so much knowledge....* 🙏 Which (I thought) I had lost along the way.
Thank you Paul for making this video
Amazing Comparison. Thanks a lot your video helped me make my decision.
I like your long comparision video. you go deep in comparision which i really appreciate. You got a SUBSCRiBER. Keep it up. Now i going to buy JBL.
Amazing comparison man!
Superb Review So meaning full
thanks paul
Lovely content bro, intro is impressive
Lovely.. Looking forward to your next video
Wow the JBL call quality is mindblowing
wish u a million subs bro..sad to see such less subs..u deliver genuine content
Thanks for the positive vibes Sagar 😊
Was going for the Nothings but Ordered the JBL after seeing your comparison, thanks
Enjoy your new earphones Master Chief.
Clean comparison...thank you🙂
Very Good Review, Can you recommend me which TWS I should buy under 6k based on tws you have bought so far including these 2?
Your smart phone screen is flickering too much. Which company smartphone is it?
Superbly produced PD! Fascinated by the Nothing's because of their transparent design.
Still, not changing from my trusty three year old Jabra 65ts.
Nice seeing you here Animesh! I've heard good things about the 65Ts. Are their batteries still holding up well after all these years?
Really helpful video! Also, what are those speakers on your desk? They seem nice!
Those are the Kef LS50.
Hey paul, nice to see you.
In JBL ENC is not perfect. if you notice all three calls he made from outside, JBL comes as most annoying one as it mutes most of the environmental sound but picks up the honks and enhanced it.
When did anurag kashyap started reviewing electronics.
Hey Paul, kudos to another great review and comparison video. I purchased the Nothing ear (1) a while ago, and am experiencing the occasional 1-second gap/break issue while listening to music. I think you mentioned a similar bug in one of your previous videos. I did got the earbuds replaced via flipkart, but am facing the same issue again with my replacement Nothing buds again. Do you think there is a possible fix to this issue?
Resets don't sort this out or replacements. Infact the few of us who only have the one second drop off have it good. Some other people are facing major glitches with their touch control and ANC switching modes. I've come to live with it because a one second drop off is a faily minor glitch. It is a first generation product after all so its bound to have one or two issues. If you're willing to live with it, it makes sense to keep it. Some folk have returned their product and bought into other brands.
Nice video 🔥🔥
hey paul. thanks for the amazing video first of all.... i needed best sound quality and clarity and best experience. I like body of nothing ear 1 as its glossy and jbl is matte and looks plasticy. can you tell me which ,looks like it has better quality. i am really confused as i like the look of the nothing's and ur saying sound of jbl is better... i also needed durability as an important aspect.. i also saw jabra 4 elite.... omg im so confused pls help me. please tell me which is the best overall according to your view.
I havent tested the Jabras so wouldn't be able to comment on them. Yes I understand the conflict about the build and sound between these two modles. Both are well put together and would unlikely fall apart anytime soon. But the one thing you need to keep in mind with the Nothings is that they do have a connectivity issue which Nothing has yet to resolve. The JBLs have worked flawlessly with me so far except for the slight glitches with the app. When it comes to the sound, I do prefer the JBLs over the Nothings. It seems you'll have to see which is more a priority to you between the two things you mentioned... the looks or the sound.
Can you do a comparison video of the og lypertech tevi pure play ze and nothing ear1. Especially the sound quality.
Learnt a lot. Many saying low volume of JBL 230.
I think it's a matter of preference. I've found these to be more than loud enough and I never go past 60% with these. I've got a few friends who prefer listening to music at 80-90%. I wouldn't recomend it as it can cause long term hearing loss. These do get quite loud if you ask me.
Thank you for yet another wonderful and informative video.
I mostly use TWS to watch movies, ott series, RUclips and listen to music during my bed time. So, my priorities are better sound quality and comfortable in wearing them for a long time. Please suggest which one I should prefer between jbl and nothing. Thank you in advance.
I've tested the LG FP5 after this. You might want to consider that as well.
@@PaulsPOV Thank you so much for your reply. So LG FP5 has better sound quality than jbl230.??
@@PaulsPOV Thank you so much for your reply. So LG FP5 has better sound quality than jbl230.?
@@PaulsPOV does it have better bass than the two in video?
Yes it does. It's fuller but composed in the mode I tested it in. Feel free to give my indepth review and buyers guide video a look to understand it a bit better.
My Jbl 230 nc left bud stopped working after 3minths ,
Super. Got the JBL. Great review.
Thanks Gouraang. Enjoy your new earphones.
Worth of watching ur video broo
Sir thank u so much for such a in-depth comparison...Please please suggest any earbuds for calling purpose only...mono stereo any brand
I've not tested too many earphones but if you go through my Playlists, I've included the call demos in all indepth reviews. Feel free to see which one works for your recipients. On the receiving side they all are relatively clear but it obviously also would depend on the person's mic you're talking to and your signal.
Your videos are very useful man. Looking earphones for good call quality and dual pairing (if there cherry on the cake) was convinced for oneplus budsz2 but u told some glitch is there. So should i go for the jbl. Please help me on that
The JBLs are great but don't have multi device pairing like the Z2 or Buds Air 3 do. You have yo go into a devices BT menu yo connect them unless you're connecting to the last paired device. It can be a bit of a headache but considering how they perform, I'd be happy to do that dance.
@@PaulsPOV Thanks for the reply. Is the JBLs call quality the best of all ?. And is the issue/glitch still there in oneplus z2 ?
I get a few people messaging me everyday about the issues still happening with their brand new pieces and then also with their replacement units which is obviously quite frustrating. Of all the earphones I've tested, the call quality for the Nothings & JBL are close. Give the call quality chapter a listen if you haven't already to see which one would suit your needs best.
@@PaulsPOV Thanks for the feedback man. And keep rocking with full bass 🕺🏽🕺🏽
Awesome review.
Is their a difference between both Nothing's ( black or white)?
Just the colour as far as I know.
@@PaulsPOV oh ok. Thank you
what about the delay ?
I just bought jbl 230nc but now I need case or cover for them can you please help me to find that one ?
We can clearly listen the background horn in JBL but nothing like that in Nothing Ear 1
I’m useing ios,,,
What tws better for me,,
Nothing or jbl 230,,,!
Me Watching this video with my JBL230NC is a pure bliss❤😌
🤣 I like your dp photo. Superman fan here.
😂😂✊🏼
@HPbuffed .... How's your experience with this JBL 230nc
Can u suggest tws under 6000 as a ANC for crowdy office environment for calling
Wish I saw this video before purchasing JBL tune flex 230 . It's sound quality and battery is good, Buy definitely not for calls. It's microphone is very powerful and becomes counter-intuitive as it picks up surrounding sound for recipient.
My priority is calling & I have realme wireless 2 should I upgrade? If yes then which one please answer sir
Thanks a lot for this video
Give the call quality chapter a listen and see which one suites your purpose better. I dont know how good or the the Realme Buds Air 2 was for calls, but the Buds Air 3 aren't great at handling its ENC at all.
Hey paul ! Do u recommend sony wfc500 i have heard they are pretty good and better than jbl
I remember liking them a lot. I sadly didn't get any time with them for an in-depth review, but sound wise, they're quite good. If you prefer sound over features, it should be better value for you.
@@PaulsPOV thanks for the quick reply!
Hi can you do a video by comparing JBL 130 NC and 230NC. From some of the websites I saw I find that JBL 130NC is good except for the long stem design! It would be useful.
Lazy Sunday afternoon and *Making Love out of Nothing at all* where _NOTHING_ isn't what I had on my mind !!!
Ohh !! Just realised today watching your Video Today that the Drivers on JBL are actually 6mm...and I let go of my past notions that _"BIG BASS SOUND DOESNT COME OUT OF SMALL SPEAKERS!!"_ ( An Ad which I read from a Science Today Mag from maybe 1980s)
Listening to your Sound review, I am tempted to try the JBL out.
One more thing which I like about JBL, that it is pretty good during the voice call, even though Nothing had almost 99% background noise subdued, yet *to all the environmental background sounds, JBL was doing a natural justice...*
While Letting in at least 'some' transparency flow through, and at the same time keeping your voice much more clear and realistic on the JBL.
( JBL call quality, was in my personal opinion, much better sounding at the other end of the phone during a call I must say.)
I suppose, I am already making up my mind *not to go for OnePlus Buds Z2* ...and preferred spending more on JBL...
Was sceptical about the Bass ( that background *suspenseful* bass sound on Netflix subtitles when the Villian is planning something Sinister)
Which earbuds you bought?
@@Gauravsharma-eo7pe Sir,
I have *One Plus Buds Z* and*Oppo Enco Air2 Pro*
Oppo are much better than OnePlus Buds Z, especially in Battery, Sound seperation and Call Quality.
Otherwise*ONEPLUS BUDS Z2* have a better Battery and call quality also...But OPPO ENCO AIR 2 PRO is a better option at 3500
@@jeasbeGurjeetSingh can you help me out? I am so badly confused on my choosing a TWS.. i was initially going for oppo enco air 2 pro , then i am confused for this.. the JBL tune230nc , i prefer a good sound quality ( sound stage , audio imaging , instrument seperation) can you help me out?
Beautiful very nice.....
Thanks for the very well detailed video
I just want a clarity over some things
I've used JBL 130 nc before and I've faced slight connectivity issues and faced 1 second break issue many times and the loudness was too low for me that I always have to keep it on 90% minimum(with laptop)
So does 230 nc tackle these problems?
I havent tested the 130 NC, but if they are soft sounding like the Oppo enco air 2 pro and Realme Buds Air 3 then the 230NC doesn't sound as soft as them.
I haven't faced connectivity issues with the 230NC yet.
@@PaulsPOV
Thanks for the reply!
"230nc doesn't sound as soft as them" meaning are they slightly better in loudness to them or are they sufficiently more louder than them?
I'm stressing on this because I've observed that I got addicted to some loudness as I've been using wired earphones until now with my laptop so it is one of the top priority things for me
Just needed clarity on this
And I finally decided to go either with JBL tune 230nc or OnePlus buds pro
What would you suggest?
The JBL 230 NC are louder than the models I mentioned. They have better amping compared to those.
I havent tested the oneplus buds pro so wouldn't want to give you any wrong information.
Wired earphones can hold higher volumes. They at 25% is equivalent to some TWS earphones at 65%. It can vary. I myself am not a fan of loudness so I stay away from those levels of volume.
I just ordered JBL 230nc
Thanks for comparison 😊
Enjoy your new earphones and happy listening KARTHIKEYA 😊
@@PaulsPOV Amazon prime day sale is from 23rd to 24th July
Just wanted to ask that can I get jbl230 nc for lower price in that sale
I'm not quite sure if it's a listed item for the sale, but worthwhile waiting it out a few days for a better deal.
@@PaulsPOV ok bro tnx for reply
Would you recommend JBL to anyone ?
my earbud keeps getting disconnected while trying to update the new software, anybody having the same issue
it stop at 25% and gets disconnected
JBL or the oppo air buds 2 pro? Please reply..
Call quality in jbl is better i feel
JBL live 2 pro vs JBL tune 230NC ?
bro i bought JBL 230nc n I'm facing a problem after like 2 weeks of usage 1-my right bud is in permanent mono mode even if i take it out of the case n the left one is inside still.... Only left bud connects . There are no led signals on right one showing up 2- buds stay connected even after case is closed like i have to switch Bluetooth off or turn buds off in the app to close them earlier they would just disconnect when case closed plss help 3- right bud not charging in case
Seems like you might have a defective unit. Worthwhile calling JBLs customer care, they're pretty helpful. I connected with them to find out a few details for my indepth review. They should be able to either walk you through a rest to solve these issues or replace the unit since it's in warranty.
@@PaulsPOV finally got it fixed they said dust had accumulated in one of the ear pieces
Oh, that's odd considering it's got an IPX4 rating. Is it working well now? Thanks for letting me know Beast, I've had a few other people have this same issue and not know what was wrong. Information that will help others.
@@PaulsPOV i used to do skipping with them so ig something happened due to sweating n dust. Ipx 4 is pretty low rating.... like buds z2 have like ip55
Just from skipping? Looks like JBL needs to up their ingress level quality then. Was their customer service any good? As in, did they guide you over the call as to what to do or did you hand your unit in to a service center?
Sir suggestion
One plus z2,
Jbl 240 anc
Galaxy buds pro
Sir offer khtm ho jaayega
Does base sound good on jbl230nc than on nothing ear 1?
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You are meant to do this!!.... Companies should watch your vedios to me make themselves better!!
Can u make a review between Jbl 230nc & oneplus z2
Nothing ear 1 too
Which will be better for iPhone 12 Pro
I've done a not so indepth review on 6 TWS earphones, these models are in that. Feel free to give it a look.
Hey Paul ,
I bought the nothing ear 1 seeing your reviews on it .
I am facing an issue there . I updated the firmware but the problem is when I connect it with my laptop , there is a music pause of 3-4 secs ( although video plays ) around every minute of video play !! That's really annoying for me & I asked for a replacement, even the replaced product works similarly !! In phone , I didn't notice it much . Any probable solutions or should I return the product ?
The Nothings are known to have connectivity issues. Majority of people, me included have a 1 second drop off in connection maybe once every one or two hours. It's a big improvement from the 1 second cut off every 10-15 mins. But that was before the latest update. If you're facing such a huge loss in connection they may not be worth holding onto Asish. I'm willing to tolerate the one second cut off but 4-5 seconds is a bit too long. Sadly Nothing hasn't been able to figure this issue out still. You might want to consider buying into another brand.
@@PaulsPOV Actually I am not facing this issue in phone , it's only on laptop ! My laptop bluetooth version is 4.2 & another laptop which I tested is 5.0 . But I think whatever be the versions , that should work on everything or I am going wrong somewhere ?
If I replace this time , my money will be refunded although I wanted to buy nothing because of sound quality, sigh 🥲 !!
Are basses good in these headphones?
The video i wanted now.....
Please Paul Compare JBL 230NC with Soundcore Life Dot 2 NC!!
Sadly I don't have the Soundcore with me any more but if I remember them correctly, they weren't as full sounding as the JBL.
Sir, I wanna go for Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro. How does the JBL 230NC compare to that one. Should I spend extra to get the soundcore? My priority is music only.
I havent tested the Liberty Air 2 Pro so wouldn't want to give you any wrong information.
But I feel jbl doesn't look premium.Whats your opinion??After 20 days there will be sale,which headphone will be value for money.I am having oneplus device with a dolby support.Require anc feature too and good battery backup.As I will be using as a daily driver(7hr daily).I want my tws to be last 3yrs atleast.So based on all scenarios which tws you will suggest.
Of all the TWS earphones I've used, the JBL seems to have the best battery life. Keep in mind cell degeneration happens over time so post 9months of use, TWS earphones usually start losing their usage times. Using them for upto 3yrs, there is obviously no guarantee any set if electronics will last you as long as that but in some cases people have used their earphones for close to that amount of time without many issues, its rare though.
The JBL is alright in terms of build quality, it won't break apart easily. Only in terms of its finished look I feel it could have been made to look a bit better.
Its sound performance is the best I've heard out of all the earphones I've tested. When it comes to Dolby, the JBL doesn't support them natively, so when you activate it on your phone you will get a more spatial sound but it may not be as good as a set of earphones that support it.
Worthwhile waiting for the sale!
So both of these can be connected to laptops for having office calls over teams? And ANC will work perfectly?
On call the ENC is activated but the JBL tends to cut off its ANC when it detects a call. I haven't tested these on teams etc so wouldn't be able to comment on that specifically but I do believe some people have used these with those platforms. Let's hope someone chimes in here to help answer that question.
Hi Paul,
Nice review
Would you please suggest me earphone. My requirements are as under :-
(a) good sound quality.. Yes I am a typical bass loving person
(b) isolated calls.. No background sounds
(c) good battery life obviously
Budget is 10000... Can be stretched to 15000
Totally confused between nothing, JBL and one plus.... An early reply is requested please
I havent tested earphones in that range Harry. These JBLs will be great at battery life compared to the Nothings for sure. The latest set I reviewed was the LG FP5 and I've quite been enjoying them. Terrific sound and the ANC works alright. Its not as potent as the Nothing and JBL but is much fuller sounding than them. Feel free to give my review on it a look.
@@PaulsPOV thanks for your reply but if I ask you among nothing ear 1, JBL 230nc and lg keeping in view my terms except budget
Music and call quality are priority
Sorry for so many comments
I like loud music but it should be smooth on ears
I've done a demo sample where all these models are present in a review. Give a listen to see how they perform up against one another for your recipient, on the recieving end theyre all much the same, it depends oj the callers mic quality calling in anyway. Music wise, the LGs are fuller and have the best imaging and stage as well amongst the three of these.
Thanks ! ♥️
Bro JBL 230 or realme air buds ....ANC best one?
Realme Buds Air 3 do a slightly better job with ANC. If you plan on using it for call, the JBL carries your voice significantly clearer to your recipient.
Sorry paul, dint notice. Anyways, i'll watch it tonight. 👍
Can u please make a comparison btwn jbl and realme buds air 3
Cuz ur reviews are reallyy good and detailed..
Please 🙏
This should help you understand them a bit more.
ruclips.net/video/02oj56RyONs/видео.html
Hope it helps.
@@PaulsPOV I've watched it half hour ago brother.. that was really helpful...
Now i can choose jbl eyes closed cuz of the call quality..
Ur call testing method is really good and helpful..keep it up brother.. thanku for making such good videos
Nice comparison
So basically ANC on call is not available for call in JBL230?
Also jbl has total 4(2+2) mic in caparison to 6(3+3) in Nothing.
ANC on call with the JBL is turned off automatically. The JBL is supposed to have 4mics per earbud and Nothing 3mics per earbud. But the manufacturers usually don't disclose how many they have per bud. Both brands appear to have 3 cut outs per earbud when I look at them.
@@PaulsPOV how there will be 4 mic per bud when there are only 3 cuts per bud in jbl
That's what I'm saying. It has three cut outs and no brand specifies how many microphones they have per bud. I think the JBL most likely has only 2 mics per earbud, making it 4 in total but seems to do a pretty good job with its ENC despite that. Likewise, Nothing only specifies that it has "3 hybrid microphones" they don't say they have 6. I think they have two primary microphones on one bud and a third works on the other to pick up noises. Manufacturers have been very quiet about how they handle this, even when I connect with them they never elaborate on the specifications.
So my GF and I just got these (230NC) and I really like them but I would love them if they were louder, we both feel like at max volume on our iPhones (14 and 11) the earbuds aren’t very loud and this really disappoints me.
Is there anyway to make these louder? Even cheap skull candy wired earbuds are louder please help lol
Try reducing the volume all the way down with the gesture controls, then do the same from your phone. If that doesn't work, try increasing the volume all the way with gestures then then same from your phone. See if it boots better. Sometimes, there's a mismatch, and earphones can play softer. I never go above 60% volume with these. They get way too loud for me.
Thank you.
Need your suggestions between one plus z2 and nothing 1. I need for call and lasting music in my pass time
I've done a comparison between the two. Feel free to have a look at it.
4 microphones !!! Is it 2 each or 4 each for jbl ???
2 in each.
Can anyone suggest an case for JBL 230
Jbl 230nc or OnePlus buds z2 which tws mic quality is good?
Have a look at my 6TWS comparison, demos provided. Should give you an idea of how good they are. I wouldn't reccomend the Z2, a lot of people have been having ANC issues, even with replacement units.
Hey what request you said in 1st 10 secs.
Bring back the bloopers!
Great video otherwise.
Would choose the nothing earbuds just coz of the funky looks.
I'm showing this message to my wife. I continue to try and convince her to help me record but she resists. I miss the bloopers too! 🤣
Which is the best budget tws for calling?
Have a look at my comparison between the 6TWS earphones I've tested. Call quality demo provided, see which one suits your needs the best.