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

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes 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

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), at 8.56g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -11.44g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates 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) make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high audible 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 means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 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

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

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

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your MacBook. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

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 enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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 charge the earbuds.

Also the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. It's very 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 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

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 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 .

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
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
MICROPHONE	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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included