Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC IP66

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's rating is read as, the first number 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..

Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a higher liquid rating than Sony LinkBuds S

Weight

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

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 transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -10.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking 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 as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 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.

Sweat Resistance

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have sweat resistance

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) 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 levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 8mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3mm , 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 20,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 110dB/mW

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

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Battery Life

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 15hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 9 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 55hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 41 hours

Charge Time

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 3hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC v5

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The 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.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC

Has Aac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work well with your MacBook. 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 Sony LinkBuds S 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.

Has Ldac

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 the earbuds

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The 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 .

Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 2Years

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP66	IPX4
	weight	20g	9.6g
	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	5mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	110dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	15hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	55hours	14hours
	charge time	3hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Summary

Jlab Audio Epic Air Sport Anc Vs. Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included