IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Momentum True Wireless 4'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 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 Momentum True Wireless 4, JLab Epic Air Sport have a rating of IP66 meaning that
JLab Epic Air Sport has a higher dust resistance than Momentum True Wireless 4
and that of liquids is that,
Momentum True Wireless 4 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, at 20g
are heavier than the Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference of 7.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
JLab Epic Air Sport's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JLab Epic Air Sport and Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. JLab Epic Air Sport too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device. JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1mm
, 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 deliver better quality sound. The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Epic Air Sport
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Momentum True Wireless 4's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JLab Epic Air Sport's sound pressure level measurement is 110dB/mW.
How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JLab Epic Air Sport's battery life is
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 7.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. JLab Epic Air Sport's charging case has a battery life of 55 hours,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 32.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
JLab Epic Air Sport takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. JLab Epic Air Sport also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. JLab Epic Air Sport too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JLab Epic Air Sport too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JLab Epic Air Sport has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
Momentum True Wireless 4 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The JLab Epic Air Sport 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The JLab Epic Air Sport microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
JLab Epic Air Sport also have a control panel on them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 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. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction.
JLab Epic Air Sport have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JLab Epic Air Sport also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JLab Epic Air Sport also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
