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HTC NE20 vs JLab Epic Open Sport

What NE20 does better (1) and where Epic Open Sport wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HTC NE20
HTC · 2025NE20
3.6Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
JLab Epic Open Sport
JLab · 2025Epic Open Sport
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $105
Higher score
3.1Noise control & calls4.1
2.1Battery5.0

Why is NE20 better than Epic Open Sport?

  1. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is Epic Open Sport better than NE20?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 7 h+75%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 30 h+25%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

HTC NE20HTC NE20≈ $1103.6
Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—14.2 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—80 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h7 h
Total with charging case24 h30 h
Battery capacity—80 mAh
Charging time—7 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.4
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Latency—200 ms
Low-latency game modeYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—17 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Green, Turquoise, Black, Blue
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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