Jlab Go Air Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the JLab Go Air, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

JLab Go Air 10g

JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g are heavier than the JLab Go Air by of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

The JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 3mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air 20,000Hz

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of JLab Go Air by 9 hours

Charge Time

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

JLab Go Air v5

The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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Category	Features	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP44
	weight	10.6g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	15hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✗
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Jlab Go Air Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Summary

Jlab Go Air Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included