Jlab Epic Air Sport Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second number of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters.. In comparison to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -11.44g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables.

This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Epic Air Sport 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 Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.

In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.

The JLab Epic Air Sport and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. The JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm 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 earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 3mm , a common assumption 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 deliver better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the JLab Epic Air Sport JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Epic Air Sport's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 25 hours It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2.7 hours JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. The JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 JLab Epic Air Sport will work well with your iPad.

If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 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 JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 Years . JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.