IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP66, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC'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..
Compared to the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, Technics EAH AZ80 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Technics EAH AZ80 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 consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g
are lighter than the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC with a difference -6g
True wireless devices 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 a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are resistant to sweat
Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Technics EAH AZ80 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Technics EAH AZ80'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 generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Technics EAH AZ80 produce 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. 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Technics EAH AZ80's battery life is
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 7.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Technics EAH AZ80's charging case has a battery life of 17.5 hours,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 37.5 hours
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.
Technics EAH AZ80 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 hours
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Technics EAH AZ80 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
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.
Technics EAH AZ80 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC will work fine with your iPhone. 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 Technics EAH AZ80 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. The Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Technics EAH AZ80 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Technics EAH AZ80 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 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 earbuds.
The Technics EAH AZ80 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC by 1 Years
.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Technics EAH AZ80 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Technics EAH AZ80 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
