Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes 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..
In comparison to the JLab Epic Air Sport, 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 Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with. Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -12.9g
True wireless devices 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time. The JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 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, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2mm
, a common assumption 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4'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 measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4'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 listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 39 hours
It requires 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 extended periods. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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. JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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 Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Epic Air Sport will work fine 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 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony WF 1000XM4 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. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. The 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 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
