Google Pixel Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Google Pixel Buds Pro | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP66 |
weight | 12.4g | 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 | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 75dB/mW | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 15hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 55hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 3hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. 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 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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Google Pixel Buds Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -7.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires.
This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 applied rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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. The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Google Pixel Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that both 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, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro'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, 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 35 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 when they have been unused for long periods.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Google Pixel Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable 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 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Google Pixel Buds Pro too support 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 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 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. While the Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Google Pixel Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
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, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.