Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection 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 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, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a lower dust resistance than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2, at 9.8g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -10.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

Both OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

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 device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/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.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 97dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 6 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

OnePlus Buds Pro 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

OnePlus Buds Pro 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 in a single cable.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 intend 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Pro 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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 recognize.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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 while wearing them

The OnePlus Buds Pro 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 run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

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 device.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

The 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IP66
	weight	9.8g	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	11mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	110dB/mW
POWER	battery life	9hours	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	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Oneplus Buds Pro 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