Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Jbl Wave Buds Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 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..

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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

The JBL Wave Buds, at 9g weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -11g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -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 volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing 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 limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get , 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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 Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

This is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts 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, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

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

JBL Wave Buds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPhone. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount 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 sound that the microphone can pick up.

JBL Wave Buds
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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The 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 while wearing them

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 jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The JBL Wave Buds 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 switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Wave Buds too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Wave Buds ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The JBL Wave Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Wave Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IP66
	weight	9g	20g
	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	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	15hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	55hours
	charge time	2hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
	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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