JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
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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 |
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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating for solids indicates 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 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
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 more comfortable to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -7.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually 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, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used correctly, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of 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 need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
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.
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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This 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 more battery hours allows 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
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.
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
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
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 status of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, 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 in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
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.
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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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. 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 iPhone. 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
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 the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 following 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
.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.