Jlab Epic Air Sport Vs. Technics Eah Az80 Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first number 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 Epic Air Sport, Technics EAH AZ80 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 Technics EAH AZ80 JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport. The Technics EAH AZ80, at 14g are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport by -6g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables.

This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ80 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . JLab Epic Air Sport have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance Technics EAH AZ80's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Technics EAH AZ80 and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation 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. Technics EAH AZ80 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Technics EAH AZ80 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

JLab Epic Air Sport sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Technics EAH AZ80, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate 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 a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 can generate 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. 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 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 Epic Air Sport 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case has a full charge of 55 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Technics EAH AZ80's charging case has a battery life of 17.5 hours, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 37.5 hours It takes 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.

Technics EAH AZ80 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 hours The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Technics EAH AZ80 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

JLab Epic Air Sport have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Technics EAH AZ80 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Epic Air Sport . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Technics EAH AZ80 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.

Since its 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 , 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 Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. While the Technics EAH AZ80 microphones are 8, more than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

JLab Epic Air Sport use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Technics EAH AZ80 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. The JLab Epic Air Sport have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . Technics EAH AZ80 too 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.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Technics EAH AZ80 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 just 30 minutes. With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a control panel on them.

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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1 Years . JLab Epic Air Sport support voice prompts.

Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Technics EAH AZ80 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with a special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Technics EAH AZ80 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.