Jlab Epic Air Sport Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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.. Compared to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.4g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they have no cables.

This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds . JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

The JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce 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 the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport'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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 the JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 31 hours It requires 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 Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2 hours JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for 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 Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have 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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.

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 Epic Air Sport will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.

This is useful in noisy areas. The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case.

Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.