IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating is read as, the first value of 4 denotes 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, Sony LinkBuds S 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
JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JLab Go Air by -0.4g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JLab Go Air have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony LinkBuds S and JLab Go Air have stereo speakers
The JLab Go Air sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Go Air driver unit is 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 earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 3mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments 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
SPL, is the pressure level 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. JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Sony LinkBuds S'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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case 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 multiple 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 by 1 hours
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 in storage for long periods.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours
JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
JLab Go Air have 2 microphones. The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa.
The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize. The JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them. 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. The JLab Go Air have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
