Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX IP57

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 value of 6 denotes 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..

Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher dust resistance than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and that of liquids is that, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a lower liquid rating than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 12g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

Bang & Olufsen 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

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 9.2mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 8hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 20hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 35 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 1.5hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX v5.2

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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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 a similar 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bang & Olufsen 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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 them

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✗

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 so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 2only

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 3Years

The 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.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years, more than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

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.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IP57
	weight	20g	12g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	9.2mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	20hours
	charge time	3hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	3Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Ex Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included