Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP66 | IP57 |
weight | 20g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 110dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 15hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 55hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 3hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.4 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a rating of IP66 meaning that
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a lower dust resistance than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC, at 20g are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference of 10.6g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are resistant to sweat JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer 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. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 9 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case has a full charge of 24 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.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC's charging case has a battery life of 55 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 31 hours It takes 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 2 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.