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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and the second value 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 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -11.44g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.

This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, 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 advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by 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 , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with 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 tells how well a particular audio device makes high human 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 implies that both devices can generate 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.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, 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 takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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 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 supported charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. 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 transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPhone. 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 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 record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.

For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can 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.

The 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. 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years . JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.