Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value 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, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables.
This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds .
JLab Epic Air Sport 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to match vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
When used rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Epic Air Sport's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JLab Epic Air Sport 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, 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 audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JLab Epic Air Sport'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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport 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 time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Epic Air Sport's case has 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 37 hours
It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 well with your iPhone. If you intend 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 Galaxy Buds 2 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The 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 the earbuds
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Galaxy Buds 2 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 Epic Air Sport support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.
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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
