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

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -9.4g 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 have no cables.

This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. 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 during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device. 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 indicate that they deliver 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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. 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 usually 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 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. This is given by the vendor, and the 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 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 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 Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. 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 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.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPad. If you are planning 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 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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone.

Especially useful in noisy environments. 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 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The 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 . 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. 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.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.