Nothing Headphone (1)
JBL Junior 320
What Buyers Say
Nothing Headphone (1)
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Nothing Ear (stick) headphones, praising their unique retro cassette design, comfortable fit, and excellent physical button controls. Sound quality is generally rated highly, with some noting adjustable bass via the app, though a few found the out-of-box sound a bit bright. The carrying case's felt material collects lint and a Turkish user felt the price was too high for the sound quality.
Pros
- Unique retro cassette design
- Comfortable fit with adjustable band
- Intuitive physical button controls
- Excellent sound quality
- Good noise cancellation
Cons
- Sound can be bass-heavy or bright out of box
- Case material attracts lint and hair
- Heavy metal housing
- Price considered high by some
- EQ bug reduces volume when adjusting
JBL Junior 320
Overall, the JBL Junior 320 wired headphones are well-received by parents, who praise their comfort, sound quality, and kid-friendly design. The volume-limiting feature is appreciated for hearing protection, and the wired connection is a plus for some. Minor criticisms include small ear covers and unanswered questions about adjustability and compatibility.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good sound quality
- Volume limiting for hearing protection
- Wired connection
- Kid-friendly design
Cons
- Ear covers small
- Unanswered questions about adjustability
- Unanswered questions about compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Nothing Headphone (1) | JBL Junior 320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory-foam PU | 12mm Thick Soft Pad |
| Headband | Soft-Touch Rubberized Pad | 12mm thick soft pad |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | 12 mm |
| Drivers | 6★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 34 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 110 dB★ | 78 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | LDAC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP v1.8, AVRCP v1.6, A2DP v1.4 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 80 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 min for 5 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Spotify | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Nothing X | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Headphone (1)
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average comfort (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile
JBL Junior 320
- Strong affordability (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Junior 320 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
