Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IP66 |
weight | 12.6g | 20g | |
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 | 11mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 110dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 15hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 55hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 3hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -7.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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 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 Pro's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 35 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
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 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar 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 MacBook. If you are planning 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can recognize.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too 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 be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the option 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 features are supported on the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
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 Pro have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.