IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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..
Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires.
This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's measurement is 110dB/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 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 longer battery life, 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9 hours
. Every 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 25 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2.7 hours
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 device and charging case.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad.
If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. While the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also 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 following instruction manuals. If 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years
.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
