IP ratings refer to the level 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 means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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..
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,
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF 1000XM4
JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with. Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -12.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they have no cables.
This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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 uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, 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 making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
The JLab Epic Air Sport stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any 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
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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 something is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 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 for the first time. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JLab Epic Air Sport have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting 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.
Since 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 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 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 record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, 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 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
