Beats Fit Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
weight | 11.2g | 20g | |
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 | 9.5mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 15hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 55hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Fit Pro has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport. Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -8.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they have no cables.
This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Beats Fit Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When applied correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beats Fit Pro and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and 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 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC 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 outcompete background noise. The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both Beats Fit Pro, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the device. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.5mm
, 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 produce better quality sound.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble 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. Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 8 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 have shorter listening time. 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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 34 hours It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Beats Fit Pro too have 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro 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.
Since its 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 intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit Pro 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.
The Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Beats Fit Pro 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, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Beats Fit Pro 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 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.
Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years . JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.