IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 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, 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
The JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh less than the JLab Go Air by -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
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, 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.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and JLab Go Air have stereo speakers
JLab Go Air stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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
, 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. 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 makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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
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. The 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 usually 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
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, 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 transfers between devices placed in range, 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. Sony LinkBuds S 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. 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 sound that the 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. 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. JLab Go Air support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
