IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes 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,
Bose QuietComfort 2 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -7.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables.
This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities.
If applied rightly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport 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. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC allowing 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.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Bose QuietComfort 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. JLab Epic Air Sport stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. 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
, many people have a misconception 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. 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 an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, 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. JLab Epic Air Sport'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 2's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 9 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. 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 place down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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 to connect 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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. JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Bose QuietComfort 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have a control panel on them. The 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 that has followed instruction manuals. JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
