IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 number 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
JBL Wave Buds has a lower dust resistance than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than JBL Wave Buds
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport. JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -11g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they have no cables.
This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 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, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Wave Buds too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to 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 a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 longer battery life, 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 barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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
It requires 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 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
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 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. 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
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 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 , 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 enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
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 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. 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 device. The 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 that has followed instruction manuals. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Wave Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Wave Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
