IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes 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 Wave Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher dust resistance than JBL Wave Buds
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry. JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -11g
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 case since they don't have wires.
This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds'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, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -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, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and JBL Wave Buds work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both JBL Wave Buds, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 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 earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, 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 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 an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, 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 Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW.
How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Wave Buds'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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 31 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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 Wave Buds 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 to connect via Bluetooth. JBL Wave Buds 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. While the JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Wave Buds 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 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 device. JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them. 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 following instruction manuals.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
