For people who like sports, the addition of music can regulate emotions and improve the effect of exercise. However, there are many headphone brands on the market at present, and there are many products under the banner of "sports headphones", so what kind of headphones are more suitable for sports? Recently, I experienced a JBL REFLECT MINI NC space capsule intelligent noise reduction sports headphones launched by the internationally renowned brand JBL (hereinafter referred to as JBL MINI NC), which uses ANC active noise reduction, supports 15 levels of ambient sound controllable noise reduction, not only allows you to enjoy the outdoors quietly, but also can feel the ambient sound at any time, making the movement safer. Why is it a more suitable bluetooth headset for sports, let's go with me to uncover the mystery!
Compact and compact, comfortable and firm to wear:
First to simply look at the packaging, JBL MINI NC uses a white paper packaging box, the design is simple and atmospheric, the front is the physical picture and name of the product, and it is also printed with true wireless, IPX7 waterproof, active noise reduction and other words, it can be said that the sports headphones should have the configuration.
Let's take a look at what's in the box? In addition to the JBL MINI NC headphones, it is also equipped with a charging case, ear tip sleeve*3, ear cap*3, charging cable, warranty card/warning and quick operation guide, in which the medium earbuds and ear cap are installed directly on the headphones, especially the charging cable also adopts an orange design, which looks very sporty.
JBL MINI NC is equipped with a charging case that integrates storage and charging functions, adopts an oval shape, and the brand logo of "JBL" is printed on the front, the surface is delicate and comfortable, especially the lanyard design is added, which not only highlights the sense of sports, but also makes it more convenient to carry around.
There is a bar indicator in front of the charging case, which can understand the charging status of the headset, the remaining charge of the charging case and the charging status according to the status of the indicator.
The back of the charging box near the bottom is the charging port, using the Type-C interface, no need to distinguish between front and back plugs, more convenient to use, there is a reset button on the right side, long press for 5 seconds to reset the headphones.
The JBL MINI NC's charging case has a magnetic design inside, and the headphones will be automatically adsorbed and charged when placed in the box, so that the headphones can be kept fully charged the next time they are removed.
JBL MINI NC has a total of 4 colors of polar night black, turquoise green, aurora blue and glacier white, you can choose freely according to your preferences, this one in my hand is glacier white color, not the kind of pure white, but a little off-white, with the top silver decorative circle and JBL words, it looks more fashionable.
The size of the headset is very small, the weight of a single headset is only 6.8g, and it is basically impossible to feel its weight in the hand, and it is almost impossible to feel its presence when wearing.
The front middle position of the headset is a touch button hidden design, in which the left ear click can be switched between active noise reduction, environment awareness, and off, and the double click can turn on/off the free call function; the right ear click can be played/paused, the double click can switch the next song, the three-click can switch the previous song, and the long press can activate the voice assistant, which can be easily controlled with one hand. In addition, the headset also supports custom touch, and can set personalized operation gestures through the mobile app to create their own personalized control methods.
The three metal contacts on the back of the earbuds are charging interfaces, which use magnetic charging methods, and can be automatically charged by placing them in the charging box. A sensor is also added to the left side of the charging electric shock, which will automatically pause when the headphones are taken off, and playback can be resumed when you put them on, making it easier to use.
Among them, the earplugs are also equipped with wing-type ear caps, which can play a better fixing role, and the "L" and "R" logos are printed on the side of the ear caps, which can facilitate users to quickly distinguish between the left and right ears and make it more convenient to wear.
JBL MINI NC's earbuds and ear caps are detachable design, of which the official is equipped with 3 pairs of earplugs of different sizes and winged ear caps, which is convenient for users to choose the right earplugs according to actual needs, which can bring a more comfortable and stable wearing experience.
For sports headphones, I personally think that not to mention the sound quality, first of all, we must be willing to wear it, of which comfort and firmness are more important. JBL MINI NC is small, with a single headset measuring only 6.8g, making it almost impossible to feel its presence when worn, and is also equipped with wing-type ear caps for better retention.
Through the actual wearing experience, the headphones and the ear pinna fit closely, even after running and jumping, shaking the head and other strenuous exercises, the headphones did not appear to fall off, the firmness is still very good, and even if worn for a long time, the ears will not have a sense of pressure and discomfort, and the comfort performance is good. In addition, the headset also supports IPX7 level sweatproof and waterproof, no fear of sweat or rain invasion, even if wearing a shower shower is no problem, of course, it is recommended to swim, bath or try not to wear, in case of accidental damage.
Enhanced Sports Sound + ANC Active Noise Cancellation for Safer Outdoor Sports:
JBL MINI NC is also very simple to use, the first use needs to be connected through the phone pairing, when the headset is successfully connected, the next time it is removed from the charging case, the device can be automatically connected. In addition, the headset uses dual-channel transmission, left and right headphones can be used at the same time, but also can be used independently, can be convenient for users to choose freely according to actual needs, such as we can wear a single headset when driving, and we can wear two headphones when exercising and listening to songs.
JBL MINI NC also supports AI human perception, adding sensors to the back of the headphones, when we take off any of the unilateral headphones, the music will automatically pause playback, and will continue to play when the headphones are put back into the ear. If you don't like this feature, you can also turn off the function through the mobile APP, and the official is still very intimate in the details.
In terms of sound quality, the JBL MINI NC features a high-specification waterproof multilayer diaphragm driver with low distortion, sufficient low-frequency elasticity and high-speed transient response, coupled with enhanced sports sound carefully tuned by HARMAN Acoustic Laboratories for JBL, resulting in a better sound quality experience.
Through the audition experience of different types of music, using the default mode, the three-frequency performance of the headphones is more balanced, the sound filter is natural and layered, the low frequency is full, the mid-frequency is soft and smooth, the vocals are bright and clear, the sound quality performance is still very surprising, and the preset three intelligent audio modes are also supported by custom EQ equalization curves, which can facilitate users to freely customize their own personalized sound effects according to their preferences.
For users who like outdoor sports, in addition to considering the comfort of headphones, sound quality effects, waterproofness, etc., noise reduction capabilities are also more needed by many users, after all, the outdoor environment is still relatively noisy. JBL MINI NC adopts an ANC active noise reduction design, through the combination of active digital noise reduction and passive sound insulation technology, it can filter external noise more efficiently, and supports 15 levels of ambient sound controllable noise reduction, which can automatically match the noise reduction level according to different environments. After the actual experience, after turning on ANC noise reduction, the ambient noise around you is significantly reduced, and you can enjoy music quietly even in noisy environments such as bus stops and shopping malls.
When exercising outdoors, safety cannot be ignored. JBL MINI NC also supports the intelligent ambient sound function, while listening to music, you can also hear the ambient sound, outdoor sports is safer; in addition, the headset can also switch the "free call" mode with one click, without taking off the headset, you can talk freely with the people around you, which is also a very practical function.
Of course, as a headset, it is often used in daily life calls. The JBL MINI NC has a built-in dual beamforming anti-noise microphone array that optimizes noisy environments or strong wind disturbances for a clearer call experience. It also supports single/dual mode, which can still be anti-noise optimization when used alone, and can also bring stereo sound when two are used at the same time.
In addition to outdoor sports, many users are now equipped with fitness equipment at home, just like I have a spinning bike at home, and it is also very good to exercise at home. Of course, if you exercise at home, in order to avoid affecting other family members, you can exercise more freely with sports headphones. After turning on ANC noise reduction, it can not only effectively reduce the surrounding noise, but also follow the rhythm and dynamic music of the coach, which can make the movement more immersive.
Tencent small and micro blessing, more exclusive custom gameplay:
To take full advantage of the full performance of the JBL MINI NC, you also need to use it with the exclusive "JBL Headphones" APP on the mobile phone. Not only can you view the real-time power of the headphones and charging case, but you can also set up ANC noise reduction, ambient sound control, and intelligent audition mode.
Through the mobile phone APP, the headset can be set and operated, the headset touch function can be customized, the playback control, the ambient sound control, the volume control and the voice assistant and other functions can be supported, and the left and right headsets can be freely set up to operate the gestures, which is more convenient for users to create personalized gestures that are more suitable for themselves.
In the "JBL Headphones" APP side, there are also 3 intelligent audio modes preset, which can be used directly by users, and can also customize the EQ equalization curve, which is convenient for users to create their own custom sound effects, with different sound effects to bring different music experiences.
In addition, through the mobile PHONE APP, more gameplay can be achieved, such as ANC noise reduction tuning, playback and pause, one-click recovery of earbuds, firmware updates and other functions, so that the headset can achieve more gameplay.
JBL MINI NC also supports the "Tencent Micro" function, after a simple setting, just long press the button to wake up the "Tencent Micro" voice assistant, seconds to change the AI smart headset, no need to open the phone, through the headset can achieve a number of AI service functions, such as playing music, switching songs, querying the weather, content on demand and other functions, improve the playability of the headset.
JBL MINI NC adopts a new generation of Bluetooth 5.1 true wireless chip, and the use of dual transmission, can make the transmission rate faster, the distance is farther, the power consumption is lower, and the linear transmission distance can reach 30 meters. In addition to sports, playing games is also completely no problem, through the actual experience, the entire game process basically does not feel the delay, of which gunshots, cars, footsteps can be clearly recognized, can meet the needs of normal games.
In terms of battery life, JBL MINI NC has a built-in 50mAh capacity battery, and the battery life will be slightly different when turning on/off ANC noise reduction. It can be used for about 7 hours when anAC noise reduction is turned off, about 6 hours when ANC noise reduction is turned on, and the total battery life with the charging case is about 21 hours. According to the use of about 3 hours a day, continuous use of a week or no problem, the headset into the charging box will automatically charge, and the headset also supports fast charging function, only 10 minutes of charging, you can use about 1 hour, can meet the user's emergency needs.
A true wireless Bluetooth headset that is more suitable for sports:
Why is JBL MINI NC a bluetooth headset more suitable for sports? Through the actual use experience, it is very good in terms of comfort, firmness, safety, sound quality effect, and waterproof performance. Exquisite and compact appearance and comfortable and stable wearing experience, with ANC active noise reduction and professional tuning sports sound effects, can allow us to listen to songs quietly in a noisy outdoor environment, bringing a more immersive sports experience; but also support intelligent ambient sound and other functions, not only can perceive the surrounding environment, improve the safety of outdoor sports, but also can talk freely without taking off the headphones; coupled with IPX7 sweatproof and waterproof, even in the harsh outdoor environment can easily cope. If you're looking for a sporty headset, consider this JBL MINI NC headset.