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Fairphone Fairbuds vs JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC

What Fairbuds does better (3) and where EPIC Air Sport ANC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds
Fairphone · 2024Fairbuds
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC
JLab · 2022EPIC Air Sport ANC
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls7.2

Why is Fairbuds better than EPIC Air Sport ANC?

  1. Bluetooth version5.3 vs 5+6%
  2. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  3. Driver size11 mm vs 8 mm+38%

Why is EPIC Air Sport ANC better than Fairbuds?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx6+50%
  2. Dust protection (IP)5 vs 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-ear—
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm8 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Sensitivity—110 dB
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—15 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time2 h3 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—10 g
Protection ratingIP54IP66
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx6
Dust protection (IP)56
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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