Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

JBL Reflect Aero TWS IP68

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that they both have the same rating against dust and that of liquids is that, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 13g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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. When used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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 Reflect Aero TWS and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6.8mm

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are 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 made by the earbuds.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.2mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 99dB/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 Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 8hours

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 usually 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 Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 16hours

The battery life of the charging case 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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 39 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 1.5hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JBL Reflect Aero TWS v5.2

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 10meters

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.

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

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

JBL Reflect Aero TWS 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Reflect Aero TWS ✓

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

JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	JBL Reflect Aero TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IP68
	weight	20g	13g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	6.8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	99dB/mW
POWER	battery life	15hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	16hours
	charge time	3hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Reflect Aero Tws Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included