Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means 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 is read as, the first number of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value 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

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -7.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If applied rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

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 a longer battery life allows 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

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 status of your earbuds and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

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

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 provides 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 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

The 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 enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP66
	weight	12.5g	20g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	15hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	55hours
	charge time	2hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included