Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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 of liquids 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
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The JLab Epic Air Sport, at 20g
are heavier than the Technics EAH AZ100 by of 8.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. JLab Epic Air Sport also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.
Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance
JLab Epic Air Sport's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ100's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JLab Epic Air Sport also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JLab Epic Air Sport too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. Technics EAH AZ100 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Technics EAH AZ100'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. JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
The Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JLab Epic Air Sport's battery life is
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a charge of 18 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. 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JLab Epic Air Sport takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 1 hours
Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
JLab Epic Air Sport too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Technics EAH AZ100 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JLab Epic Air Sport too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 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.
Because 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 fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. 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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JLab Epic Air Sport too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
JLab Epic Air Sport too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. The 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. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport too have a control panel on them.
Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JLab Epic Air Sport also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Technics EAH AZ100 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. JLab Epic Air Sport also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
