JBL Reflect Aero
Nothing Ear (3)
What Buyers Say
JBL Reflect Aero
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS earphones have polarized reviews. While some users praise the sound quality, fit, and value, many report serious issues with charging alignment, connectivity, and durability, with several units failing within months. The charging case is a common pain point, often requiring precise placement to charge, and the microphone and noise cancelling are criticized in noisy environments.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Secure wing design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Charging alignment issues
- Connectivity problems
- Poor durability
- Weak microphone in noise
- Earbuds fall out
Nothing Ear (3)
The Nothing Ear (3) earbuds receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their impressive sound quality, effective 45dB active noise cancellation, and stylish transparent design. Users highlight the comfortable fit, solid battery life, and convenient features like dual connect and pinch controls. However, a few concerns include microphone failure after a few months for one user, and another notes that while good, the earbuds don't quite live up to the hype from YouTube reviews, with mid-level noise cancellation. Overall, they are seen as excellent value, especially when purchased at a discount.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with deep bass
- Effective 45dB active noise cancellation
- Stylish transparent design
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Microphone failure after a few months
- Noise cancellation is only mid-level
- Battery life with ANC around 5.5 hours
- Does not fully live up to YouTube hype
- Case larger than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| JBL Reflect Aero | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 3 x Pair of Different Sized Eartips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.06 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6.800000190734863 mm | 12 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | bluetooth, noise cancellation, wireless | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 4 Hours | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 16 hrs | 19 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | VoiceAware | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | My JBL Headphones App | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
JBL Reflect Aero
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.