IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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 the second value 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 WF 1000XM4 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by -12.9g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.
This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with 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 WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce 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, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
SPL, is the pressure level 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered 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 Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is 15 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7 hours
. Every 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 have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have 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 WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 39 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1.5 hours
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Since 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 MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The 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 WF 1000XM4 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 still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
