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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 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, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires.

This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. 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 ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport'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 ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.

The JLab Epic Air Sport and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 Epic Air Sport 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies 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 The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces 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 implies that both devices can produce equal treble SPL, is the level of pressure 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. 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 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 Epic Air Sport 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 manufacturer, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 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 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 the earbuds.

JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones.

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 help the device to filter out background sounds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone.

This is useful in noisy areas. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too support fast charging.

It's very 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 functions are supported on the device.

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. JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own 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 travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.