Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 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
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport. 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 should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables.
This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. If applied as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal 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.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling 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 sounds. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Bose QuietComfort 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by 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
, 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 not 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 vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is recommended 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
JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put 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. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JLab Epic Air Sport 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 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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 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 Epic Air Sport will work fine with your iPad. 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.
While the Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is 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 when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 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 jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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 functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you 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 earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
