IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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, Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Beats Studio Buds has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry. The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -14.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables.
This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
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 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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 Studio Buds and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Beats Studio Buds too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 0.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. Beats Studio Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100.5dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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.
Beats Studio Buds'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 listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 39 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.
Beats Studio Buds 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 put down on a supported charging pad. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds 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 allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds 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 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 fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds 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. The Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. 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 them
The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 still want to hear traffic.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty 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.
Beats Studio Buds too 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 following instruction manuals. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
