Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Epic Air Sport | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
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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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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 Epic Air Sport, 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 Epic Air Sport has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
weigh more than the JLab Epic Air Sport by of 121.75g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires.
This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Raycon Fitness Earbuds and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The JLab Epic Air Sport and Raycon Fitness Earbuds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both Raycon Fitness Earbuds, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making both Raycon Fitness Earbuds, and JLab Epic Air Sport similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a juicier bass than the JLab Epic Air Sport The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Epic Air Sport'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport 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 JLab Epic Air Sport'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 many times before recharging the case itself. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 44 hours, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 11 hours It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 Epic Air Sport by 2 hours The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport JLab Epic Air Sport support AAC, a codec 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport 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 JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the Raycon Fitness Earbuds microphones are 4, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a control panel on them.
The JLab Epic Air Sport 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. If 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 Epic Air Sport by 1 Years . The JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.