Ingress protection ratings refer to the level 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 say 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 Plus have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Beats Studio Buds Plus
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -13.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking 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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 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 Plus'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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
, as many tend to believe 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with 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 makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, 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 Studio Buds Plus's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 6 hours
. Every 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.
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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 28 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 Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 Studio Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
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 Plus 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.
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 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 Plus 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds Plus too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. 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. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 following instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Studio Buds Plus too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
