IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Bose SoundSport Free, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JLab Go Air, at 10g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -8.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose SoundSport Free 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. Both JLab Go Air and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
Bose SoundSport Free sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Go Air's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case has a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 5 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. The JLab Go Air microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature.
Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JLab Go Air also have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JLab Go Air also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
