JLab Audio Epic Air vs. Sony WI-1000X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JLab Audio Epic Air and Sony WI-1000X. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

JLab Audio Epic Air vs. Sony WI-1000X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight - 71 g
Colour Black Black | Gold
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology - Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response - 3 - 40000 Hz
Sensitivity - 101 dB/mW
Impedance - 22 Ohm
Diaphragm 8 mm 9 mm Sony WI-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than JLab Audio Epic Air.
MICROPHONE JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology - Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 50 - 8000 Hz
REMOTE CONTROL JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Controls Volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 36 hour(s) 13 hour(s) JLab Audio Epic Air lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WI-1000X.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 17 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 - 2.4835GHz
CONNECTIONS JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B)
OTHERS JLab Audio Epic Air Sony WI-1000X
Included Accessories 8 pairs of silicon ear tips, charging case Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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