A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JLab Go Air IP44

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

JLab Go Air 10g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g are heavier than the JLab Go Air with a difference of 34.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JLab Go Air have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JLab Go Air 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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

JLab Go Air sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JLab Go Air 8mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high SPL, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

JLab Go Air 5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours . Every 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JLab Go Air 15hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of JLab Go Air by 1.5 hours

Charge Time

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JLab Go Air 43mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh. less than that of JLab Go Air by 3mAh

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Bluetooth Version

JLab Go Air v5

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

The JLab Go Air 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.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, newer than that of JLab Go Air . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JLab Go Air 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JLab Go Air

Has Aac

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

JLab Go Air 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the JLab Go Air . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size 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 microphone can pick up.

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Control Panel Placed On A Device

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JLab Go Air 2Years

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

JLab Go Air 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JLab Go Air ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JLab Go Air ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	JLab Go Air	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP44	IPX4
	weight	10g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	103dB/mW	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	15hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	43mAh	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	bluetooth version	v5	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✗	✓
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