Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nothing Ear 2 IP54

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say 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 number 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..

Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Nothing Ear 2 have a rating of IP54 meaning that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher dust resistance than Nothing Ear 2 and that of liquids is that, Nothing Ear 2 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Nothing Ear 2, at 9g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -11g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Nothing Ear 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nothing Ear 2 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Nothing Ear 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Nothing Ear 2, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Nothing Ear 2 11.6mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Nothing Ear 2 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3.6mm , 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 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 frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nothing Ear 2 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Nothing Ear 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nothing Ear 2's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Nothing Ear 2 30hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Nothing Ear 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 25 hours

Charge Time

Nothing Ear 2 1hours

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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Nothing Ear 2 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Nothing Ear 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Nothing Ear 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Nothing Ear 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nothing Ear 2 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

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

Nothing Ear 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 Nothing Ear 2 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Nothing Ear 2 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

While the Nothing Ear 2 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

Nothing Ear 2 -40dBV/Pa

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -40dBV/Pa. The vastness 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 recognize.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Nothing Ear 2 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

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The 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 .

Nothing Ear 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Nothing Ear 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Nothing Ear 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 2 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Nothing Ear 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nothing Ear 2	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	11.6mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	15hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	55hours
	charge time	1hours	3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-40dBV/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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