Jabra Evolve2 Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
JLab Go Air
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP44 |
weight | 10.8g | 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 | 6mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | ✗ | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 value 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, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
JLab Go Air has a lower dust resistance than Jabra Evolve2 Buds
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
weigh more than the JLab Go Air with a difference of 0.8g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, what this means is that JLab Go Air's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air's case is said to have a full charge of 15 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 6 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of JLab Go Air by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 voice that the earbud microphone can recognize.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a control panel on them.
The 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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
.
The JLab Go Air have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.