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

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. 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 protection against liquids (water).

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..

In comparison 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, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Nothing Ear 2

Weight

Nothing Ear 2 9g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Nothing Ear 2, at 9g weigh less 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 connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Nothing Ear 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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.

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 ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Nothing Ear 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce 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 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver 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 an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nothing Ear 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means 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 an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Sound Pressure Level

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

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.

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Battery Life

Nothing Ear 2 6hours

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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, 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 manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 takes 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 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 ✓

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

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

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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Nothing Ear 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Nothing Ear 2 v5.3

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

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.

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 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 fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a noise-canceling type of 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 size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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 channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Nothing Ear 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 so that the music is paused.

The Nothing Ear 2 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

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Nothing Ear 2 too 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Nothing Ear 2 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Nothing Ear 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily 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 ✗

Nothing Ear 2 have a mute function, they support 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 ✓

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

The Nothing Ear 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Nothing Ear 2 ✗

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 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, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Nothing Ear 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nothing Ear 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nothing Ear 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for 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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Nothing Ear 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included