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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Google Pixel Buds Pro
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -7.6g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used 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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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 separate 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
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Google Pixel Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver 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 component generates 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 indicates how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by different people, 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a 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.
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 extended 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
The 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, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
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 state of your device and charging case.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
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 connecting 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone. If you are planning 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able 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 so that the music is paused.
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.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.