JLab Epic Air Sport ANC Review: Are these the best headphones for runners under £100?

[@jamesstobaugh]

I appreciate your honest thoughts. I am currently testing these side by side with the beats fit pro because the new AirPods Pro 2 kept falling out. In my experience so far. ANC for Jlab works about as well as the beats, maybe just a bit less. Transparency is slightly better on beats fit pro. I prefer the sound on JLab epic air sport ANC compared to the low end lacking beats.

[@bengoey]

Thanks for the review, still relevant in 06/2022

[@pauldaniel2527]

Another good honest video. Thank you.

[@patpalloon]

How do these compare with Soundcore Sport X20?

[@jamboz]

I plan to write a proper review of these things some time, but after having them for a week I can say that I'm overall pretty disappointed. The fit is actually pretty good, and the sound is alright (but not great), but they are just way too fiddly to use in active sports. Even once you've actually memorized the number of "taps" you have to do to perform each function, actually getting this correct is a herculean task when you're running. You have to tap the sensor on the bud very accurately, which is hard to do when you're moving. Because of this, if you're trying to tap it thrice to change the EQ setting, more often than not you end up missing one of the taps and accidentally pausing it. Throw into the mix sweat from your head / hands, and hair getting in the way of the sensor, and it soon becomes clear that these really were not designed for those on the move -- e.g., running. Moreover, when I connect these to my Garmin smartwatch (which has Spotify built-in), they usually work for a bit, but the connection to the left-hand bud usually cuts out intermittently, and for some strange reason when I'm running, the buds often decide to pause my music. I suspect it's something to do with my motion, or sweat / hair getting in between my skin and the bud's sensors, which causes the buds to assume that I've taken the buds off. I think the smaller and "smarter" these kinds of headphones become, the more opportunities there are for things to go wrong. I don't miss having a cable connecting my headphones to the device, but I think having a cable or band connecting the two separate earpieces together is important, as it reduces the chances that there will be a syncing issue with one of the buds. I also think that tactile "clicky" buttons -- rather than sensors -- with dedicated functions are really needed, particularly when you're running. As a side point -- and this isn't really JLab's fault I don't think -- these are an absolute nightmare to wear with a facemask. The facemask always becomes intertwined with one of the buds, and when you pull your mask off, off comes one of the ear buds with it.

[@conniegoes9219]

I agree. I cannot get change volume etc to change with the taps. End up pulling it my phone to change settings On the positive side, the fit is great. Wear them to bed while listening to music or meditations and no problem with them falling out

[@71donkrider]

These are the most stupid earbuds I have ever purchased can’t wait to return these😮. I have bought earbuds from five and below store that run circles around these 100$ east buds like why can’t I play both buds at the same time?

[@grantmckay7014]

I like them. Secure when running.

[@tonya9614]

Well done sir, thank you 🙏🏻 I’m trying to find out how they do with canceling out background noise while on a call?

[@SoulFromSaturn]

Hi Nick, I used to run 40 years ago for Stretford & Sale Harriers, upt north, lol, 40 years ago, and was the best middle distance runner in Manchester for 3 years, but that's nothing to do with my question, could you please CLARIFY if these are OKAY to use GENERALLY, just sitting at home or WALKING on the street, thanx.

[@TheRunTesters]

Hi, really that will depend on how much you value sound quality. They sound good, but not great, so if you want top notch sound there are better picks. They’re certainly ‘OK’ to use generally though :)

[@SoulFromSaturn]

@@TheRunTesters that's great thanx, but I'm a soul music junkie, BIG TIME, so quality and volume are massive for me, the TWO most interesting things in your post, for me, were actually when you spoke about the better quality, more expensive options, for those who like sound quality , I've noted those makes, but just to confirm , those better quality options you mentioned , between a £100 and £3/400, are still ok for home and sit down use ? Thanx for prompt and succinct reply.

[@TheRunTesters]

Yep the Bose and B&O ones i mention are terrific for sound quality in my opinion. You can get better if you have large over-ear headphones, but for in-ear buds they sound fantastic

[@SoulFromSaturn]

@@TheRunTesters yes, completely forgot that over ear headphones were better, especially if you pay over £500, I'm old fashioned , lol, still dreaming about my old walkman earphones. Thanx again .

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

@@TheRunTesters they check alot of boxes if you want sport earbuds: Qi, anc, app, battery... I hear mixed things about how well it's it's executed. They've been on sale for 50 bucks at Best buy.

[@tomallen3946]

Are these better than the skullcandy push active ?

[@pablovagnor]

How are they with sunglasses

[@roberto2568]

When did midrange become over 100 euro???

[@lloyd6751]

5:02 What is the default EQ mode (out of the box)

[@pablovagnor]

& can I only wear 1 .

[@mericet39]

Just bought some. Won't pair.

[@TJ-jx6dx]

Haha me too they won't even turn on with a while light... Thier going back to the store tomorrow..

[@mericet39]

I did get them to pair eventually

[@71donkrider]

@@mericet39 are you able to listen to both at the same time? These are trash dude ! I do like the fit but pairing both is mission impossible

[@mericet39]

@@71donkrider sometimes I just get 1 ear working so I put them back in the case and take them out again, usually fixes it