IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport, 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 Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than JBL Tune Flex
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with. JBL Tune Flex, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -10.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they have no wires.
This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
JBL Tune Flex'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, 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 Tune Flex and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Tune Flex too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
JLab Epic Air Sport stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Tune Flex driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 4mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to 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 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 while at it. JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
JBL Tune Flex's sound pressure level measurement is 108dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Tune Flex's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. JBL Tune Flex'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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. JBL Tune Flex takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 hours
JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Tune Flex too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
JLab Epic Air Sport have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Tune Flex too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Tune Flex 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 provides 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 Epic Air Sport will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the JBL Tune Flex microphones are 4,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Tune Flex too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Tune Flex support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 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. JBL Tune Flex 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 following instruction manuals. JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Tune Flex also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Tune Flex also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
