IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 (water).
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 Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
JBL Wave Buds has a lower dust resistance than JLab Epic Air Sport
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -11g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Wave Buds and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 overcome background sounds. JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The 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 makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both JBL Wave Buds, and JLab Epic Air Sport similar in how loud their sound gets
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply 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 a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds'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 measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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 before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Wave Buds'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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 31 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Wave Buds 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 device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too use 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Wave Buds 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend 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 Wave Buds 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. The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The JBL Wave Buds support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds also 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 that has followed instruction manuals. JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Wave Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
