IP 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 refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free'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 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Bose SoundSport Free, JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g
are lighter than the Bose SoundSport Free by -10.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JLab Go Air Pop and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both JLab Go Air Pop, and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 Pop's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get 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 usually 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 Pop's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. JLab Go Air Pop's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 14 hours
It requires 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 Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.2 hours
The 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 charging case. JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell 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 Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JLab Go Air Pop have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. While the JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature.
Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The JLab Go Air Pop too have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
JLab Go Air Pop too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JLab Go Air Pop too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
