IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 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 Tune Flex 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 JBL Tune Flex
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with. The JBL Tune Flex, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -10.4g
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 major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together. 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 each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
JBL Tune Flex's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Tune Flex also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. JBL Tune Flex too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Tune Flex's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 Tune Flex's sound pressure level measurement is 108dB/mW.
How loud a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Tune Flex's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, 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 several times before recharging the case itself. JBL Tune Flex's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 31 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 for the first time.
JBL Tune Flex takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. JBL Tune Flex too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Tune Flex too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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 Tune Flex has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of 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. JBL Tune Flex 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 used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your MacBook.
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 JBL Tune Flex 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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. JBL Tune Flex microphones are 4,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Tune Flex too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. 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 them
The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
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 .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JBL Tune Flex too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. 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 earbuds.
The JBL Tune Flex too have a control panel on them. 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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Tune Flex also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Tune Flex also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
