IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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,
JBL Tune Flex has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with. The JBL Tune Flex, at 9.6g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -10.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires.
This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. JBL Tune Flex also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
JBL Tune Flex's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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 uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. JBL Tune Flex too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
JLab Epic Air Sport stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both JBL Tune Flex, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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
, 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 Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an 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 can produce equal bass
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Tune Flex's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 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 Tune Flex's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport by 31 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport by 1 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. JBL Tune Flex too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
JLab Epic Air Sport use 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 is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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. JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance to connect 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine with your iPad. 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. The JBL Tune Flex microphones are 4,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Tune Flex too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Tune Flex too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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.
With the JLab Epic Air Sport, 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. The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Tune Flex also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Tune Flex also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
