Side by side comparison and review of JLab Audio Epic Air and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JLab Audio Epic Air. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | 8 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than JLab Audio Epic Air. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 36 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | JLab Audio Epic Air lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM5. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi |
| CONNECTIONS | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | JLab Audio Epic Air | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 8 pairs of silicon ear tips, charging case | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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