JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP66 | IPX7 |
weight | 20g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 110dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 15hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 55hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 3hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✗ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to 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 number 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, Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
weigh more than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by of 121.75g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.
This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc 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. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both devices similar in how loud their sound can get
, a common assumption 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 deliver better quality sound.
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 alters the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC SPL, 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. 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3 hours . Each 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. This is given by the vendor, 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 having to recharge the case itself. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 44 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 11 hours It takes 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. 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. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 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 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones. While the Raycon Fitness Earbuds microphones are 4, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too use 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 them The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. 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 device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a control panel on them.
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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.