Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm 1.27 cm
Width 1.826 cm 10.2 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 10.2 cm
Weight 4.28 g 31.8 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour - Black
Protection IPX4 IP54
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm - 12 mm
Features Apple H1 chip Magnetic ear buds
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable Micro-USB charge cable
Audio cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 200 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 14 hour(s) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 14 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 11 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / cable connection): up to 50 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) JLab Audio Epic ANC Wireless Earbuds
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 3 pairs of ear tips, 2 sizes Cush Fins, travel case, triple flange eartips (M) set, Cloud Foam eartips (M) set
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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