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

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given 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 (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -9.4g 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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance 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 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "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 outcompete background noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment 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 which implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of 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 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible 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 produce equal treble 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.

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 more battery hours, 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.

The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 31 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 when they have been unused for long 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 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 device has a low battery.

Its lights show the charging status of your device and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well with your MacBook. 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. 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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended 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 environments.

The 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 the earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.

Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty 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 earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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