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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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.. 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.4g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.

This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport'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 uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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 Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, 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 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 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 requires fewer chargings. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport by 31 hours It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 Epic Air Sport by 2 hours JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.

To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting 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 provides 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 fine with your iPhone. 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 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. While 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 device to filter out noise.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to 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 thirty minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. 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 following instruction manuals. The JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.