Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport'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 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
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires.
This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If used rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Galaxy Buds 2 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
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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 earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
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
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 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.
This is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Epic Air Sport use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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 to connect 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its 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 , 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also 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.
JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
