Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value 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 Epic Air Sport, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher dust resistance than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables.
This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport have 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.
JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can 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. JLab Epic Air Sport'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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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 manufacturer, and the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 multiple times before recharging the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 31 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 when they have been in storage for long periods. The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec 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 Epic Air Sport will work well with your iPhone. 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 JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Jabra Elite 7 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, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.
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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
