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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -7.4g
True wireless devices have no cables 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds . The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out . Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce 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. 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 supported charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 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.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when 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 earbuds 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 improving your listening experience. The 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 charge a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
With the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. 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.
When 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 . JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.