Weight
- Nothing Headphone 1
- 329 g
- JBL Quantum 650
- 331.5 g
Headphones comparison
Nothing Headphone 1 vs JBL Quantum 650
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Nothing Headphone 1
KSh 29,000Out of Stock | 02  JBL Quantum 650
KSh 28,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Nothing Headphone 1 has active noise cancellation, lasts longer between charges (up to 80 hours) and has an ambient mode to hear your surroundings, while the JBL Quantum 650, a gaming headset, has a flip-to-mute boom mic, larger 50 mm drivers and a user-replaceable battery.
Connections
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Bluetooth and wired connection
- JBL Quantum 650
- 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth and wired connection
Noise cancellation
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Noise cancellation
- JBL Quantum 650
- No noise cancellation
Fit
- Nothing Headphone 1
- PU memory-foam over-ear cushions
- JBL Quantum 650
- Cushioned ear cups
Battery life
- Nothing Headphone 1
- Up to 80 hours (ANC off)
- JBL Quantum 650
- Up to 45 hours per charge
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Nothing Headphone 1
- Longer rated battery life: up to 80 hours (vs 45 hours), ANC off.
- Transparency / ambient mode.
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 3.5mm wired.
- Supports spatial audio.
- LDAC hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Quantum 650
- Boom microphone with flip-to-mute.
- Larger drivers: 50 mm (vs 40 mm).
- User-replaceable battery.
- Connection: 2.4 GHz USB dongle.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Nothing Headphone 1 | JBL Quantum 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | PU memory-foam over-ear cushions | Cushioned ear cups |
| Weight | 329 g | 331.5 g |
| Battery life | Up to 80 hours (ANC off) | Up to 45 hours per charge |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Connects to two devices at once |
| Controls | Roller, Paddle and Button controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | No noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | Sound by KEF | JBL Quantum Spatial Sound / Powerful |
| Charging | 5 minutes provides up to 5 hours | No |
| Software | Works with the Nothing X app | JBL QuantumENGINE |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have virtual surround sound.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
Get the Nothing Headphone 1 if you want active noise cancellation and longer battery life, or the JBL Quantum 650 if you would rather have a gaming headset with a flip-to-mute boom mic and larger 50 mm drivers.
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