Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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 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..

In comparison to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, 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, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -9.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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 separate 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd 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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 31 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

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 in storage for extended periods.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support 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 Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 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 fine with your iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

While the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while 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 would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support 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 .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IPX4
	weight	20g	10.6g
	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	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	24hours
	charge time	3hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd 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