Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Epic Air Sport | Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP66 | IPX4 |
weight | 20g | 8.56g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 110dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 15hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 55hours | 30hours | |
charge time | 3hours | 0.3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust 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 IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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,
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -11.44g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires.
This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds . JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. JLab Epic Air Sport stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds. 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an 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) produce a juicier bass than the JLab Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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 requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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 JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 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. 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported 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 show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, a 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 allows data transfers 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. 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 MacBook.
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.
JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use 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 noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a control panel on them. 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 in the case of a malfunction.
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 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.