Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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..
In comparison 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,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry. The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -10.4g
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 cables.
This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have wingtips, these are commonly used 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 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. 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 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 make sound with equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable 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 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
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 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. 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 device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case has a full charge of 55 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. 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 case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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 range, 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.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S 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 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 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 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 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. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have 6 microphones.
Sony LinkBuds S 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 noise. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Sony LinkBuds S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S too 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
With 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 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 following instruction manuals.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
