IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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 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, Bowers & Wilkins PI7 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower dust resistance than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
and that of liquids is that,
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7, at 50g
weigh more than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference of 30g
For a device to be true wireless it should 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 as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter 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 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Bowers & Wilkins PI7, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the device. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The 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 recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 produce a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 requires fewer chargings.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 10.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Bowers & Wilkins PI7's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 37 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the 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. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad. 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 Bowers & Wilkins PI7 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. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have 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 when wearing them
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also 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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
