Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Tune Flex Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

JBL Tune Flex IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level 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 refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

JBL Tune Flex 9.6g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

The JBL Tune Flex, at 9.6g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -10.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

JBL Tune Flex also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

JBL Tune Flex's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tune Flex also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise 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) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The JBL Tune Flex too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both JBL Tune Flex, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JBL Tune Flex 12mm

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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

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 , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

JBL Tune Flex 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 frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Tune Flex'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 Tune Flex 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments 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

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

JBL Tune Flex 108dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

JBL Tune Flex 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 commonly 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

JBL Tune Flex 24hours

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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

JBL Tune Flex 2hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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

JBL Tune Flex too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

JBL Tune Flex v5.2

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

JBL Tune Flex 10meters

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

JBL Tune Flex 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 Tune Flex ✓

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 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 iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

JBL Tune Flex 4only

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 help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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

The JBL Tune Flex too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Tune Flex -38dBV/Pa

JBL Tune Flex microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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 voice that the microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

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, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Tune Flex ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Tune Flex support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

JBL Tune Flex support fast charging. This kind is 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Tune Flex 2only

JBL Tune Flex have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Tune Flex ✓

The JBL Tune Flex 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 Tune Flex ✓

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

JBL Tune Flex also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

JBL Tune Flex ✗

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 Tune Flex ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Tune Flex also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JBL Tune Flex ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Tune Flex also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	JBL Tune Flex
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IPX4
	weight	20g	9.6g
	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	8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	108dB/mW
POWER	battery life	15hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	24hours
	charge time	3hours	2hours
	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	4only
	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	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Tune Flex Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included