In depth comparison and review of Jaybird Freedom and JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Length | 36 cm | - | |
Weight | 13.8 g | 10 g | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are lighter than Jaybird Freedom headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | Control unit: 1.12 cm x 0.87 cm x 4.48 cm Charge clip: 1.4 cm x 1.2 cm x 4 cm / 6 g Earbud: 2.34 cm x 0.62 cm x 2.24 cm |
Charging case: 144 g | |
Colour | Space | Blush | Carbon | Blaze | Ocean | Gold | Black | |
Body Material | Metal | - | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant | Dirt-resistant, sweat-resistant, water-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Jaybird Freedom. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | JLab Smart ANC | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Jaybird Freedom are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | 8 mm | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a thicker diaphragm than Jaybird Freedom. |
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 8 | - | Jaybird Freedom have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
MICROPHONE | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
Audio Input Details | Omni-directional | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | -40 dB | |
Microphones Included | - | 3 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, equaliser preset, ANC on/off |
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CABLE | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable | - | |
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Cable Length | 36 cm | - |
FEATURES | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant ready, Siri ready | |
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Sensors | - | On-ear detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | 60 mAh | 120 mAh | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC have a higher battery capacity than Jaybird Freedom. |
Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 70 hour(s) | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the Jaybird Freedom. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 50 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 70 hours Continuous playback: up to 15 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 11 hours |
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Standby Time | 110 hours | 100 hours | Jaybird Freedom have longer standby time than JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC. |
Charging Time | 2.5 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Jaybird Freedom recharge faster than Jaybird Freedom. |
OTHERS | Jaybird Freedom | JLab Audio Epic Air Sport ANC |
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Included Accessories | 3 ear tips, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips | 3 pairs of gel ear tips, charging case (1000 mAh), Cloud Foam eartips (M) set, 2 pairs of Extra Long tips (medium, large) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1, IP66 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |