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Category | Features | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC | Devialet Gemini 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
weight | 20g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 110dB/mW | 120dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 15hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 55hours | 17hours | |
charge time | 3hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✗ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Devialet Gemini 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 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Devialet Gemini 2, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a rating of IP66 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Devialet Gemini 2 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, at 20g
weigh more than the Devialet Gemini 2 with a difference of 8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Devialet Gemini 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Devialet Gemini 2 have sweat resistance
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Devialet Gemini 2 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Devialet Gemini 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, and Devialet Gemini 2 have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Devialet Gemini 2's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Devialet Gemini 2 produce a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The Devialet Gemini 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Devialet Gemini 2's measurement is 120dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's sound pressure level measurement is 110dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Devialet Gemini 2'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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 10 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Devialet Gemini 2's case is said to have a charge of 17 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's charging case has a battery life of 55 hours,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 38 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Devialet Gemini 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2 hours
The Devialet Gemini 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Devialet Gemini 2 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Devialet Gemini 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Devialet Gemini 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Devialet Gemini 2
Devialet Gemini 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Devialet Gemini 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
The Devialet Gemini 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The Devialet Gemini 2 have 4 microphones.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC microphones are 6,
more than that of Devialet Gemini 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Devialet Gemini 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Devialet Gemini 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Devialet Gemini 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too 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 30 minutes.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Devialet Gemini 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Devialet Gemini 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a control panel on them.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Devialet Gemini 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.