IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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..
Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -7.5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.
This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
If used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.3mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver 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 makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 measures if and how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 37 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 for the first time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. 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 status of your device and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use 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 enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. 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 while wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
With 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 device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
