Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -7.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should 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 wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used correctly, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of 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 earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

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 charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 33 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

It requires 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The 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 the earbuds.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

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 that has followed instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IPX2
	weight	20g	12.6g
	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	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	11hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	22hours
	charge time	3hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	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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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Summary

Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included