Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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..
Compared to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Bose QuietComfort 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort 2
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry. The Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -7.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they have no wires.
This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
When used rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport 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 overcome background noise.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Bose QuietComfort 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.3mm
, 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The JLab Epic Air Sport'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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 37 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bose QuietComfort 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec that is 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 Epic Air Sport will work fine with your MacBook. 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 Bose QuietComfort 2 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 2 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have a control panel on them. JLab Epic Air Sport 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. JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
