IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, 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 protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the JLab Go Air Pop's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the JLab Go Air Pop, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JLab Go Air Pop have a weight of 7.4g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh more than the JLab Go Air Pop with a difference of 2.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air Pop are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air Pop have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air Pop's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and JLab Go Air Pop have stereo speakers
JLab Go Air Pop sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JLab Go Air Pop have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air Pop have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 1mm
, 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. JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air Pop
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air Pop's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is 8 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 requires fewer chargings. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not 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 the JLab Go Air Pop's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 10 hours
It takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air Pop's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 0.2 hours
The JLab Go Air Pop 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. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The JLab Go Air Pop use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JLab Go Air Pop have Bluetooth version of 5.1, 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 LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Go Air Pop
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Go Air Pop have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air Pop
JLab Go Air Pop 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 Go Air Pop 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 LinkBuds S 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 Go Air Pop have 2 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air Pop by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa.
The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize. The JLab Go Air Pop support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JLab Go Air Pop have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S too have the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JLab Go Air Pop, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
The JLab Go Air Pop 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. The JLab Go Air Pop support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. JLab Go Air Pop come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
