A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Go Air ip44

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ipX3

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX3, the BLX Earbuds Gen 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at up to 60° from vertical position for ten minutes.

In comparison to the BLX Earbuds Gen 2, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire and that of liquids is that, BLX Earbuds Gen 2 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Go Air

Weight

JLab Go Air 10g

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 43.94g

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a weight of 43.94g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JLab Go Air, at 10g are lighter than the BLX Earbuds Gen 2 with a difference -33.94g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have sweat resistance

JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Go Air 8mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 20hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20,000hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 20,000hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Go Air 103db/mw

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

JLab Go Air 5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 6hours

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

JLab Go Air's battery life is less than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Go Air 15hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 15hours

This is given by the vendor, and the BLX Earbuds Gen 2's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 2

Charge Time

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 1.2hours

It requires 1.2 hours to fully charge the BLX Earbuds Gen 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 by 0.3 hours

Battery Power

JLab Go Air 43mah

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Go Air v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 v5.1

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of BLX Earbuds Gen 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Go Air 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 2

Has Aac

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 2 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Go Air 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 2only

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 have 2 microphones.

The JLab Go Air microphones are 2, equal to that of the BLX Earbuds Gen 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JLab Go Air -38dbv/pa

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

JLab Go Air also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Go Air 2years

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✗

The JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

JLab Go Air also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 2 ✓

The BLX Earbuds Gen 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews

Category	Features	JLab Go Air	BLX Earbuds Gen 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ip44	ipX3
	weight	10g	43.94g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
	sound pressure level	103db/mw	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	15hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.2hours
	battery power	43mah	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✗	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dbv/pa	✗
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✗	✓
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