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JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117

What EPIC Air Sport ANC does better (1) and where Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

JLab EPIC Air Sport ANC
JLab · 2022EPIC Air Sport ANC
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
Samsung · 2021Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $130
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
8.4Battery4.0

Why is EPIC Air Sport ANC better than Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 8 h+88%

Why is Galaxy Buds 2 SM-R117 better than EPIC Air Sport ANC?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx6 vs IPx7+17%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Fit—In-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h8 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time3 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIP66IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)IPx6IPx7
Dust protection (IP)6—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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