Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a lower dust resistance than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, at 12g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved 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 fit 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively 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, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable 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 produce equal bass
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 earbuds, 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 vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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.
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 highly adivsable 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
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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. 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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your MacBook.
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.
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 enable the device to filter out background sounds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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 would still want to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
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 30 minutes.
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 too have a control panel on them. 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 following 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
.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
