Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Live Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of 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..

In comparison to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 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 JBL Live Pro 2

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

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 transport.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -10.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should 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 a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 JBL Live Pro 2 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

JBL Live Pro 2 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

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.

JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Live Pro 2 10hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

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 have to charge the device less often.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 5 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

This is given by the vendor, 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 recharging the case itself.

JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 25 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

It takes 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 in storage for extended periods.

JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 status of your device and case.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Pro 2 v5.2

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.

JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Pro 2 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JBL Live Pro 2 ✗

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 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

JBL Live Pro 2
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Pro 2 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

With 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 JBL Live Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Live Pro 2 1Years

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Pro 2	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IP66
	weight	9.6g	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	93dB/mW	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	10hours	15hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	55hours
	charge time	2hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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	1Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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