Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 the second number 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..
In comparison 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
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires.
This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines 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
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The 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 audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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 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. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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
It takes 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 for the first time. 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
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your device and case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPhone.
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 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. While the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 when wearing the earbuds
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them. 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 a malfunction occurs.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years,
more than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years
.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
