IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number 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 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, 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the JLab Go Air with a difference -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 wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
The JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm 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 earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 3mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air
The sound pressure level, 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. 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.
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 hours
. Every 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. This is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 requires 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.
Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours
The JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state 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 earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. 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. While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The 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 calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up. With the JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S also 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 following instruction manuals. The JLab Go Air support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
