Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, 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 (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Technics EAH AZ100, JLab Epic Air Sport have a rating of IP66 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Technics EAH AZ100 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, at 20g
weigh more than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 8.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JLab Epic Air Sport's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ100 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. JLab Epic Air Sport too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
The Technics EAH AZ100 and JLab Epic Air Sport operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time. Technics EAH AZ100 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both JLab Epic Air Sport, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds. JLab Epic Air Sport driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 2mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates 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
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually 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 Technics EAH AZ100 by 3 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. JLab Epic Air Sport's charging case has a battery life of 55 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 37 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. JLab Epic Air Sport takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 hours
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JLab Epic Air Sport too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JLab Epic Air Sport too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JLab Epic Air Sport has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JLab Epic Air Sport have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 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 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 Technics EAH AZ100 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz.
It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
JLab Epic Air Sport too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 support the find earbuds feature. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
JLab Epic Air Sport too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Technics EAH AZ100 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
With the Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The JLab Epic Air Sport also have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JLab Epic Air Sport also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JLab Epic Air Sport too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
