IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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..
Compared to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
Beoplay EX has a lower dust resistance than JLab Epic Air Sport
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. The Beoplay EX, at 12g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport 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. Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beoplay EX and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beoplay EX, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.2mm
, many people have a misconception 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beoplay EX's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 35 hours
It requires 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 unused for long periods. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to 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 through a single cable.
Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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. Beoplay EX 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 provides 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 iPhone.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beoplay EX 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. Beoplay EX 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 background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Beoplay EX 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 thirty minutes.
With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years,
more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 Years
.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beoplay EX too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
