IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first number of 6 denotes 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..
In comparison to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a lower dust resistance than JLab Epic Air Sport
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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport. Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.2g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires.
This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
The JLab Epic Air Sport 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. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport's speakers deliver sound from independent 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
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results 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 have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by 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
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 6 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This 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 several times before having to recharge 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 requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use 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 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine 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 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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 improving your listening experience.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 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 just thirty minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 following 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 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
